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wiery

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Etymology

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From wire. Compare fiery.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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wiery (comparative more wiery, superlative most wiery)

  1. Obsolete form of wiry.
    • 1622, Henry Peacham (Jr.), The Compleat Gentleman:
      Polymnia shall be drawn with her hair hanging loose about her shoulders, resembling wiery gold.