Blackavised

//ˈblakəvʌɪzd// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Dark-complexioned; swarthy

    "I would advise her black a-viced suitor to look out."

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"I would advise her black a-viced suitor to look out."

Etymology

From Scots blackaviced, blackavised, from black + euphonic -a- (perhaps after blackamoor) + French vis (“face”) + -ed.

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