exceedingly harsh; very severe
According to the American Heritage Dictionary, this word is derived from Draco, an Athenian politician who codified the laws of Athens (c. 621). Lauded for its impartiality, his code was unpopular for its severity.
exceedingly harsh; very severe
According to the American Heritage Dictionary, this word is derived from Draco, an Athenian politician who codified the laws of Athens (c. 621). Lauded for its impartiality, his code was unpopular for its severity.