Pierce

pērs, v.t. to thrust or make a hole through: to enter, or force a way into: to touch or move deeply: to dive into, as a secret.— v.i. to penetrate.— adj. Pierce′able , capable of being pierced.— n. Pierc′er , one who, or that which, pierces: any sharp instrument used for piercing: a stiletto.— adj. Pierc′ing .— adv. Pierc′ingly .— n. Pierc′ingne . [O. Fr. percer , prob. pertuisier — pertuis , a hole—L. pertundĕre , pertusum , to thrust through.]