atrabilious constitution

  • 1Adust — A*dust , a. [L. adustus, p. p. of adurere: cf. F. aduste.] 1. Inflamed or scorched; fiery. The Libyan air adust. Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. Looking as if or scorched; sunburnt. [1913 Webster] A tall, thin man, of an adust complexion. Sir W. Scott …

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