Vengeable

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Vengeful. obsolete
  2. 2
    Prompted by or characterised by revenge; severe, cruel. obsolete

    "I sought / Vpon my selfe that vengeable despight / To punish"

Example

More examples

"I sought / Vpon my selfe that vengeable despight / To punish"

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman vengeable.

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