Gleety

//ˈɡliːti// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    ichorous; thin; limpid

    "the Flesh within the Ulcer was livid, and in some parts of a blackish colour , and discharged a gleety Matter"

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"the Flesh within the Ulcer was livid, and in some parts of a blackish colour , and discharged a gleety Matter"

Etymology

From gleet + -y.

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