Intense in degree or quality; not mild or weak; severe, violent, strong. of things affecting the taste or smell. Obsolete.

Of taste or smell: very strong.

Hunting. Of a scent or trail: very strong and fresh, intense. Also in extended use. Cf. cold, adj. 12a warm, adj. 5.

Strong in respect of smell or taste. Obsolete.

Of a scent or trail: Fresh, strong.

Designating the characteristically strong flavour or smell of game that has been kept till it is slightly decomposed (and so ready to cook) (cf. high…

Not strongly marked. Of an animal's scent: Faint.

Hunting. Of scent: Very strong; as opposed to a cold scent, i.e. a weak one.