- Coltishly
- Coltish Colt"ish, a.
Like a colt; wanton; frisky.
[1913 Webster]
He was all coltish, full of ragery. --Chaucer. -- {Colt"ish*ly}, adv. -- {Colt"ish*ness}, n. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Coltishly
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coltishly — adverb see coltish … New Collegiate Dictionary
coltishly — See coltish. * * * … Universalium
coltishly — adverb In a coltish manner … Wiktionary
coltishly — col·tish·ly … English syllables
coltishly — adverb see coltish * * * coltˈishly adverb • • • Main Entry: ↑colt … Useful english dictionary
coltish — coltishly, adv. coltishness, n. /kohl tish/, adj. 1. playful; frolicsome. 2. of, pertaining to, or resembling a colt. 3. not trained or disciplined; unruly; wild. [1350 1400; ME. See COLT, ISH1] * * * … Universalium
coltish — adjective Date: 14th century 1. a. not subjected to discipline b. frisky, playful < coltish antics > 2. of, relating to, or resembling a colt < coltish legs > • coltishly adverb • coltishn … New Collegiate Dictionary
coltishness — See coltishly. * * * … Universalium
coltish — adjective energetic but awkward in one s movements or behaviour. Derivatives coltishly adverb coltishness noun … English new terms dictionary
coltish — /ˈkoʊltɪʃ/ (say kohltish) adjective (of a young man or boy) 1. physically immature and clumsy. 2. awkward in manners. {colt + ish1} –coltishly, adverb –coltishness, noun …
