Weediest

Weediest
Weedy Weed"y, a. [Compar. {Weedier}; superl. {Weediest}.] [1913 Webster] 1. Of or pertaining to weeds; consisting of weeds. ``Weedy trophies.'' --Shak. [1913 Webster]

2. Abounding with weeds; as, weedy grounds; a weedy garden; weedy corn. [1913 Webster]

See from the weedy earth a rivulet break. --Bryant. [1913 Webster]

3. Scraggy; ill-shaped; ungainly; -- said of colts or horses, and also of persons. [Colloq.] [1913 Webster]


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