† ˈmeal-mouthed,ppl.a.Obs. [Formed as prec. + -ed2.] = mealy-mouthed. 1576Fleming Panopl. Epist. 155 Saying, that you had flatterers & meal-mouthed merchants in high estimation.1686Wood Life 5 Nov. (O.H.S.) III. 199 Dr. Reynell..in his sermon was meale-mouthed and timorous.