Leadish
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Resembling or containing lead (the metal) rare
"Those that are pale, signify feebleness of the spirits; those that are deep red, and inflamed, are worse; greenish, worse; violet or leadish, worse and worse; the black, worst of all."
Example
More examples"Those that are pale, signify feebleness of the spirits; those that are deep red, and inflamed, are worse; greenish, worse; violet or leadish, worse and worse; the black, worst of all."
Etymology
From Middle English ledissh, ledisch, equivalent to lead + -ish.
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