† ˈburntish,a.Obs. [f. burnt + -ish.] Having symptoms of burning, somewhat burnt. 1662J. Chandler Van Helmont's Oriat. 227 Thirst ariseth in Fevers by reason of burntish putrefactions.1674R. Godfrey Inj. & Ab. Physic 70 Burntish and stinking belchings..plainly attest it.