What does bucksome mean?
Bucksome means Archaic form of buxom..
Bucksome
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Archaic form of buxom..
Definitions by Sense
- Archaic form of buxom.
- Marked by bucking or bucking up; (by extension) lively; brisk; jocund.
- Spirited or lively, like a buck.
Example Sentences
Shee now begins to grow bucksome as a lightning before death.
"Bucksome," repeated Peace, with the picture of a bucking billy goat uppermost in her mind, and wondering how a maiden could be bucksome.
Synonyms for bucksome
Antonyms for bucksome
Related Words
Word Forms
- more bucksome
- most bucksome
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for bucksome?
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What is the opposite of bucksome?
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How do you use bucksome in a sentence?
Shee now begins to grow bucksome as a lightning before death.
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