Ictus

[iktәs]

(n.) The stress of voice laid upon accented syllable of a word. Cf. Arsis.

(n.) A stroke or blow, as in a sunstroke, the sting of an insect, pulsation of an artery, etc.

Checker: Melva

n. a stroke: rhythmical or metrical stress.—adj. Ic′tic abrupt.

Checker: Paulette