besk

Etymology
From.

Adjective

 * 1) acrid sharp and harsh, or bitter and not to the taste; pungent
 * 2) bitter having an acrid taste
 * 3) tart

Etymology
From, from. A North Germanic word, derived from the same root as in and.

Adjective

 * 1) bitter (in taste)

Noun

 * 1) a type of spiced liquor flavoured with wormwood