释义 |
drossiness|ˈdrɒsɪnɪs| [f. drossy a. + -ness.] The quality or condition of being drossy.
1639Rouse Heav. Univ. ix. (1702) 121 Purge thy soul from carnal drossiness. 1652–62Heylin Cosmogr. iv. (1682) 60 The Myrrha of these parts had the name of Barbara, from the drossiness and coarseness of it. a1691Boyle Wks. I. 275 (R.) To refine us from our earthly drossiness. |