Droughty

Droughty
Droughty Drought"y, a. 1. Characterized by drought; wanting rain; arid; adust. [1913 Webster]

Droughty and parched countries. --Ray. [1913 Webster]

2. Dry; thirsty; wanting drink. [1913 Webster]

Thy droughty throat. --Philips. [1913 Webster]


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