Massy

//ˈmæsi// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Pronunciation spelling of mercy. alt-of, pronunciation-spelling

    "1860, George Eliot, The Mill on the Floss "But Lors ha' massy, how did you get near such mud as that?" said Sally, ..."

  2. 2
    Pronunciation spelling of master. alt-of, pronunciation-spelling
Adjective
  1. 1
    Heavy; massive.

    "Their plumed helmes are wrought with beaten golde, / Their ſwords enameld, and about their neckes / Hangs maſſie chaines of golde downe to the waſte, / In euery part exceding braue and rich."

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astronomicastronomicalawesomeawkwardboundlessbulky

Example

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"Weeds and flowers spring from its massy arches and its circling seats, and vines hang their fringes from its lofty walls."

Etymology

From Middle English massy; equivalent to mass + -y.

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