a. [ L. rancidus, fr. rancere to be rancid or rank. ] Having a rank smell or taste, from chemical change or decomposition; musty;
n. [ Cf. F. rancidité. ] The quality or state of being rancid; a rancid scent or flavor, as of old oil. Ure. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a rancid manner. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The quality of being rancid. [ 1913 Webster ]