ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Gleby

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɡliːbi/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Gleby is an adjective meaning (obsolete) turfy; cloddy; fertile; fruitful.

Meaning

(obsolete) turfy; cloddy; fertile; fruitful.

Example Sentences

Pernicious flattery! thy malignant seeds In an ill hour, and by fatal hand Sadly diffus'd o'er virtue's gleby land, With rising pride amidst the corn appear, And choke the hopes and harvest of the year.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include clorty, cespitous, glibbery, glummy, cloddy, cloddish.

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