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Definition of Stomachy
1. a. Obstinate; sullen; haughty.
Definition of Stomachy
1. Adjective. (obsolete) obstinate; sullen; haughty ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Stomachy
1. paunchy [adj] - See also: paunchy
Lexicographical Neighbors of Stomachy
Literary usage of Stomachy
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Publications by English Dialect Society (1882)
"stomachy, adj. obstinate, self-willed ; often used of a colt when he is being
broken in. ' And savour less of stomach or of passion.' Stood, pp. stuck fast. ..."
2. Publications by English Dialect Society, Kern County Historical Society, Queensland Palaeontographical Society, Kern County Museum (1890)
"Ex. ' The chicken are quite stolt.' stomachy [stum-uki], adj- proud, haughty.
— W. Used of a horse, high-tempered, fresh. ..."
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