Leadish

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 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."

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"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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