Dreggy

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Containing dregs or lees; muddy; foul.

    "In the third place, I truly esteem those that are pretty much perfumed and well scented, though I do not care that this perfection should be enclosed in a pulp that is extremely hard and full of dreggy matter, as the amadotte, the citron, and the great winter musk pears."

Synonyms

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;dreggishfooty

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"In the third place, I truly esteem those that are pretty much perfumed and well scented, though I do not care that this perfection should be enclosed in a pulp that is extremely hard and full of dreggy matter, as the amadotte, the citron, and the great winter musk pears."

Etymology

From dreg + -y.

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