fumous

Middle English

/ˈfiu̯muːs/

adj
Definitions
  • Smelly; having a noticeable stench.
  • (rare) Inducing malady or harm; dangerous, noxious.
  • (rare) Incapicitated, drunken; not sober or of right mind.
  • (rare) fumy; fume-like or resembling a fume.
  • (rare) Angry, ireful.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French fumeus derived from Latin fūmōsus affix from Middle English fume.

Origin

Middle English

fume

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