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† 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. |