tarrishadj.
/ˈtɑːrɪʃ/ rare.
a. Resembling tar; having a taste or consistency like that of tar.
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society > occupation and work > materials > derived or manufactured material > processed resinous materials > [adjective] > consisting of or resembling tar
tarry1552
tarrish1681
1681 R. Knox Hist. Relation Ceylon i. vi. 25 They are small like a Fly, and black,..their honey somewhat tarrish.
b. [ < tar n.1 3] Of or belonging to sailors; nautical.
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society > travel > travel by water > one who travels by water or sea > sailor > [adjective]
tar-breech1582
nautic1613
tarpaulin1647
altumal1711
tarpaulian1719
maritime1743
tarrish1841
1841 Fraser's Mag. 24 307 I saw there were swabs opposite me. (This is the tarrish tongue for officer or epaulette.)
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