Fenowed

//ˈfɛnoʊd// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Decayed; mouldy. obsolete
  2. 2
    Corrupted. figuratively, obsolete

    "In a word, it [Scripture] is a Panary of holeſome foode, againſt fenowed traditions; […]"

Example

More examples

"In a word, it [Scripture] is a Panary of holeſome foode, againſt fenowed traditions; […]"

Etymology

From Middle English yvyned, past participle of Middle English vynye (“to be mouldy”), from Old English fynegian (“to become mouldy”), from fyniġ (“mouldy, musty”). Akin to Old English fyne (“moisture, mildew”).

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