Poisony

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Like or containing poison; poisonous.

    "I also slit my Hand on the Back, and cupp'd it, and drew out a Quart or more of ugly poisony slimy Stuff. But my Arm swelled for all we could do: Then I got it tied so fast, that all Communication might be stopped with the Body […]"

Example

More examples

"I also slit my Hand on the Back, and cupp'd it, and drew out a Quart or more of ugly poisony slimy Stuff. But my Arm swelled for all we could do: Then I got it tied so fast, that all Communication might be stopped with the Body […]"

Etymology

From poison + -y.

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