Homish

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Belonging to home; domestic. obsolete

    "[T]hose Princely Policies […] cary with them, (Triumphantly) The Deadly Darte, and Hedding Axe, ineuitable to all forreyn Offenders, and Homish Rebells."

  2. 2
    Characteristic of a home; cosy.

    "quiet, cheerful, homish hospital life"

Synonyms

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cheerfulcheerycomfortablecozyfriendlyhomelike

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"[T]hose Princely Policies […] cary with them, (Triumphantly) The Deadly Darte, and Hedding Axe, ineuitable to all forreyn Offenders, and Homish Rebells."

Etymology

From home + -ish.

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