Smart

smärt, n. quick, stinging pain of body or mind: smart-money: a dandy.— v.i. to feel a smart: to be punished.— adj. causing a smart: severe: sharp: vigorous, brisk: acute, witty, pert, vivacious: well-dre ed, fine, fashionable: keen in busine : creditable, up-to-the-mark.— v.t. Smart′en , to make smart, to brighten (with up ).— adv. Smart′ly .— ns. Smart′-mon′ey , money paid by a recruit for his release before being sworn in: money paid for escape from any unpleasant situation or engagement: exce ive damages: money allowed to soldiers and sailors for wounds; Smart′ne ; Smart′-tick′et , a certificate granted to one entitled to smart-money; Smart′-weed , a name given to some of the Milkworts from their acrid properties, esp. Polygonum Hydro piper , or Water pepper; Smart′y , a would-be smart fellow. [A.S. smeortan ; Dut. smarten , Ger. schmerzen .]