raky en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈɹeɪki/
Etymology
From rake + -y.
Meanings
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rakish
Aimwell, on the contrary, plays not only the lord, but also shows a truly gentlemanlike behaviour. He has kept company with libertines and got a raky air about him, but honesty sways his breast […]
1880, Otto Hallbauer, George Farquhar's life and works, page 32:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more raky | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most raky | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |