What is "horrent"

Horrent \Hor"rent\, a. [L. horrens, p. pr. of horrere to bristle. See Horror.] Standing erect, as bristles; covered with bristling points; bristled; bristling.

Rough and horrent with figures in strong relief.
--De Quincey.

With bright emblazonry and horrent arms.
--Milton.

a. Standing erect, as bristles; covered with bristling points; bristled; bristling.

Horrent is a French surname that may refer to

• Claire Horrent, French swimmer
• Jules Horrent (1920–1981), Belgian scientist