jadish en · ADJ
Etymology
From jade + -ish.
Meanings
- (of a horse) Vicious and ill-tempered, like a jade.
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(of a woman) unchaste
A skilful rider brings his horse to obedience by mingling fair means with foul ; whereas to be perpetually switching and spurring , makes him vicious and jadish
c. 1700, Roger L'Estrange, Seneca's Morals:
- Somewhat jade in color.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more jadish | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most jadish | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |