asperity
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Asperity told her it could not give her a refund as it had given her "funds" to Comet.
From The Guardian • Nov. 16, 2012
Dawn Fox from Northolt in Middlesex bought Comet vouchers through an employee discount scheme run by a company called Asperity.
From The Guardian • Nov. 16, 2012
After Money contacted Asperity, it arranged for Fox to be given new vouchers with an alternative retailer.
From The Guardian • Nov. 16, 2012
It animates and sweetens Conversation, by raising innocent Mirth and good Humour; and by this Effect it relieves Domestick Cares, revives Men of Business and studious Professions, and softens the Asperity of morose Dispositions.
From Essay upon Wit by Addison, Joseph
Asperity and harshness arise from angry feelings, connected with a disregard for the feelings of others.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah
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