# nuisant

> English word · Adjective

## Definitions
1. Harmful; of the nature of a nuisance.

## Etymology
From Middle English nusant, nuysande, from Middle French nuisant, present participle of nuire (“to harm”). Doublet of nocent.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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