Apout

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Protruding to form a pout. especially, not-comparable

    "1892, Francis Thompson, “The Poppy” in Wilfrid Meynell (ed.), The Child Set in the Midst by Modern Poets, London: The Leadenhall Press, p. 186, With mouth wide a-pout for a sultry kiss"

Example

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"1892, Francis Thompson, “The Poppy” in Wilfrid Meynell (ed.), The Child Set in the Midst by Modern Poets, London: The Leadenhall Press, p. 186, With mouth wide a-pout for a sultry kiss"

Etymology

From a- + pout.

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