Frailsome
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Characterised or marked by frailness
"You may have also noticed the same small boat seeking shelter under the lee of its huge ally, when gusts of wind blew lustily, and angry waves came lashing on, as if to swallow up the frailsome bark."
Synonyms
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More examples"You may have also noticed the same small boat seeking shelter under the lee of its huge ally, when gusts of wind blew lustily, and angry waves came lashing on, as if to swallow up the frailsome bark."
Etymology
From frail + -some.
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