Orby
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 having characteristics of an orb obsolete
"It smote Atrides orbie targe; but runne not through the brasse. When, now arraid The world was with the spring; and orbie houres Had gone the round againe, through herbs and flowers."
Example
More examples"It smote Atrides orbie targe; but runne not through the brasse. When, now arraid The world was with the spring; and orbie houres Had gone the round againe, through herbs and flowers."
Etymology
From orb + -y.
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