a. [ L. percutiens, p. pr. of percutere. See Percuss. ] Striking; having the power of striking. -- n. That which strikes, or has power to strike. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. percipiens, -entis, p. pr. of percipere. See Perceive. ] Having the faculty of perception; perceiving; as, a percipient being. Bentley. -- n. One who, or that which, is percipient. Glanvill. [ 1913 Webster ]