单词 | gossamery |
释义 | gossamery, a.|ˈgɒsəmərɪ| [f. gossamer n. + -y1.] Of the nature of or resembling gossamer; flimsy, unsubstantial; = gossamer a.
1790R. Merry Laurel Liberty (ed. 2) 8 Hang o'er his eye thy gossamery tear. 1794Mathias Purs. Lit. (1798) 57 In filmy, gawzy, gossamery lines. 1812J. Wilson Isle of Palms i. 125 A vessel..All rigg'd with gossamery sails. 1845–6De Quincey Keats Wks. 1890 XI. 389 The Italian poet, Marino, had been reputed the greatest master of gossamery affectation in Europe. 1883Gd. Words Dec. 791/2 This orchid is seldom seen without some gossamery spiderwork surrounding it. |

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