Queachy

Queachy
Queachy Queach"y, a. 1. Yielding or trembling under the feet, as moist or boggy ground; shaking; moving. ``The queachy fens.'' ``Godwin's queachy sands.'' --Drayton. [1913 Webster]

2. Like a queach; thick; bushy. [Obs.] --Cockeram. [1913 Webster]


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