Definitions

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  • adjective Obs. or Prov. Eng. Moldy; musty.

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  • adjective dialectal mouldy
  • adjective archaic musty

Etymologies

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From Middle English vinnewed, past participle of vinnewen ("to be mouldy"), from Old English fynegian ("to become mouldy"), from fyniġ ("mouldy, musty"). Related to Old English fyne ("moisture, mold, mildew"). More at finew.

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