adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Somewhat dank.

   "The moth breedeth upon cloth and other lanifices; especially if they be laid up dankish and wet."

Example

More examples

"The moth breedeth upon cloth and other lanifices; especially if they be laid up dankish and wet."

Etymology

From dank + -ish.

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