miry

[ mahyuhr-ee ]
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adjective,mir·i·er, mir·i·est.
  1. of the nature of mire; swampy: miry ground.

  2. abounding in mire; muddy.

  1. covered or bespattered with mire.

Origin of miry

1
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at mire, -y1

Other words from miry

  • mir·i·ness, noun
  • un·mir·y, adjective

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