The Only Use of
acrid
in
The Hound of the Baskervilles
- As I entered, however, my fears were set at rest, for it was the acrid fumes of strong coarse tobacco which took me by the throat and set me coughing.†
Chpt 3acrid = harsh or caustic
Definition:
harsh and unpleasant -- especially used to describe a sharp smell or taste, or a tone of voice or comment