crabfaced en · ADJ
Etymology
From crab + faced, Relating to being sour in temper as a crab-apple is in taste.
Meanings
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Having a sour, disagreeable expression.
He that's sad, A crab-faced mistress cleave to him for this year!
1619-1623, John Fletcher and Philip Massinger (authors), The Little French Lawyer
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more crabfaced | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most crabfaced | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |