Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for MUS'TY
MUS'TY, a. [from must.]
- Moldy; sour; foul and fetid; as, a musty cask; musty corn or straw; musty books.
- Stale; spoiled by age. The proverb is somewhat musty. Shak.
- Having an ill flavor; as, musty wine. Pope.
- Dull; heavy; spiritless. That he may not grow musly and unfit for conversation. Addison.
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