afterbite

afterbite
a) Something that lingers after it is bitten, especially a smatch or flavour; aftertaste.

Shes dressed exactly like Faith, her hair winched into the same yellow braids. She can still feel the afterbite of Delles nails as she raked the hair back, complaining.

b) That which returns a memory, usually one that is bitter or painful

That is a marvelous month to start, particularly in the North where some April days sting with the afterbite of winter and others glow with summer promise.


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