See Also: pent(1)(dictionary)
pent(2)(dictionary)
pent(dictionary)
pent-up(dictionary)
pent-roof(dictionary)

pent(2) (iou)



pent adjective. L16.
[from pent pa. pple of PEN verb1.]
Of a place, room, etc.: enclosed, shut up, sealed. L16.
Longfellow All left at once the pent-up room, And rushed into the open air.
Confined within narrow limits; restricted; imprisoned. Also foll. by in, up. E17.
G. Greene There has never been any hint of shy pent passions..among the co-eds. Independent Her pent up aggression, her sour violent spirit.