DRABBISH

Etymology

Adjective

drabbish (comparative more drabbish, superlative most drabbish)

Somewhat drab in colour.

(archaic) Having the character of a drab or low wench.

Source: Wiktionary


Drab"bish, a.

Definition: Somewhat drab in color.

Drab"bish, a.

Definition: Having the character of a drab or low wench. "The drabbish sorceress." Drant.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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