sonnish en · ADJ
Etymology
From son + -ish.
Meanings
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Characteristic of a son; characteristically sonlike.
'For a long time, Mrs. Dowey, you cannot have been unaware of my sonnish feelings for you.' 'Wait till I get my mop to you!' 'And if you're not willing to be my mother, I swear I'll never ask another.'
2013, James M. Barrie, Echoes of the War:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most sonnish | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more sonnish | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |