adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Resembling lead (the metal); leaden.

   "Leadie colour"

Synonyms

All synonyms

leaden

Example

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"The mucous coat presented on a ground more or less of a leady hue , mulberry-coloured or crimson spots"

Etymology

From Middle English leddy, ledy, ledi, equivalent to lead + -y.

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