tonsillyadj.
/ˈtɒnsɪli/ rare.
Affected by the tonsils. (Cf. throaty adj.)
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the world > physical sensation > hearing and noise > voice or vocal sound > quality of voice > [adjective] > hoarse or husky
hoarsec1000
stoppedc1485
hoarsy1570
croaking1608
throaty1647
furred1666
rouped1677
gruffa1712
cracked1739
roupy1756
hoarsened1798
gruffish1812
gin and fog1842
grasshoppery1849
croaky1851
feathery1881
tonsilly1894
wine-tasting1936
gravelly1944
gravelled1958
1894 Westm. Gaz. 31 Aug. 7/2 His voice..is..weak and tonsilly to the ear.
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adj.1894