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单词 drumly
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Definition of drumly in English:

drumly

(also drumlie)
adjective ˈdrʌmli
English Regional, Scottish, Northern
  • 1Of water or other liquid: turbid, not clear; discoloured with matter in suspension; murky, muddy.

  • 2Figurative and in extended use: murky, unclear; dirty.

  • 3Specifically. Muddle-headed, confused, giddy.

  • 4Of the sky, the weather, etc.: gloomy, dark, cloudy, troubled. Also figurative of prospects, a person's looks, etc.

Origin

Early 16th century; earliest use found in Gavin Douglas (c1476–1522), poet and bishop of Dunkeld. Perhaps a variant of drubly; compare later drummle.

 
 

Definition of drumly in US English:

drumly

(also drumlie)
adjectiveˈdrʌmli
English Regional, Scottish, Northern
  • 1Of water or other liquid: turbid, not clear; discoloured with matter in suspension; murky, muddy.

  • 2Figurative and in extended use: murky, unclear; dirty.

  • 3Specifically. Muddle-headed, confused, giddy.

  • 4Of the sky, the weather, etc.: gloomy, dark, cloudy, troubled. Also figurative of prospects, a person's looks, etc.

Origin

Early 16th century; earliest use found in Gavin Douglas (c1476–1522), poet and bishop of Dunkeld. Perhaps a variant of drubly; compare later drummle.

 
 
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