Ledish
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Alternative form of leadish. alt-of, alternative, obsolete
"[…] but when the Nose is Blewish, Wan, or of a Ledish colour, having little Red Specks, or Veins like Fibres interwoven as it were, this argues a great Heat, and driness of the Liver , so the face Red, discovers a Hot Complexion; […]"
Example
More examples"[…] but when the Nose is Blewish, Wan, or of a Ledish colour, having little Red Specks, or Veins like Fibres interwoven as it were, this argues a great Heat, and driness of the Liver , so the face Red, discovers a Hot Complexion; […]"
Etymology
From Middle English ledisshe, ledische, equivalent to lead + -ish.
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