goundy

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Etymology[edit]

From Middle English goundy, gundy, from Old English gundiġ (goundy, mattery), equivalent to gound +‎ -y. More at gound.

Adjective[edit]

goundy (comparative goundier or more goundy, superlative goundiest or most goundy)

  1. (UK dialectal) Gummy or mattery, as in sore eyes.

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Middle English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

From Old English gundiġ; equivalent to gounde +‎ -y.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡuːndiː/, /ˈɡundiː/

Adjective[edit]

goundy

  1. (relating to the eyes) Covered in phlegm or gum.
  2. (figurative, rare) Having poor vision.

Descendants[edit]

  • English: goundy, gundy, gunny (dialectal)

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