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lionish, a.|ˈlaɪənɪsh|
Also 6 lyonyshe, 6–7 lyonish.
[f. lion + -ish.]
Of or pertaining to a lion; resembling or having the nature of a lion; brave or fierce as a lion.
1549E. Allen Jude's Par. Rev. 7 This hath Jesus Christ y⊇ sauiour of y⊇ world, deserued & brought to passe wt his lyonyshe might. 1612T. Taylor Comm. Titus i. 16 Promises..of safety from wicked, lyonish, cruell, and blood⁓thirstie men. 1644Answ. Doctr. & Disc. Divorce 10 The Lionish dispositions shall so be changed that they shall be fit for the society of milder natures. 1864Boutell Her. Hist. & Pop. xxx. (ed. 3) 450 Our Lions may be..drawn both thoroughly lionish and thoroughly heraldic. |