Griesly

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Obsolete form of grisly. alt-of, obsolete

    "Where I was wont to ſeeke the honey Bee, / Working her formall rowmes in Wexen frame: / The grieſlie Todeſtoole growne there mought I ſe / And loathed Paddocks lording on the ſame."

Synonyms

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gruesomeabhorrentabominableaffreuxalarmingappalling

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"Where I was wont to ſeeke the honey Bee, / Working her formall rowmes in Wexen frame: / The grieſlie Todeſtoole growne there mought I ſe / And loathed Paddocks lording on the ſame."

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