subfusc, subfuscous
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Subfuscous — Sub*fus cous, a. [L. subfuscus, suffuscus. See {Sub }, and {Fuscous}.] Duskish; dusky; moderately dark; brownish; tawny. Syn: subfusc[1]. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
subfusc — sub*fusc , a. [L. subfuscus, suffuscus. See {Sub }, and {Fuscous}.] 1. Same as {subfuscous}. [PJC] 2. Drab; dingy; dull. [Chiefty Brit.] [PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
subfusc — /sub fusk /, adj. 1. subfuscous; dusky. 2. dark and dull; dingy; drab: a subfusc mining town. [1755 65; < L subfuscus SUBFUSCOUS] * * * … Universalium
subfusc — 1. adjective /sɐbˈfɐsk/ Having subdued colors. 2. noun /sɐbˈfɐsk/ a) Dark clothing. b) Clothing acceptable, by regulation at certain universities, for an examination or official event. See Also: subfuscous … Wiktionary
