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subfusc

[ suhb-fuhsk ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

subfusc

/ ˈsʌbfʌsk /

Origin of subfusc¹

1755–65; < Latin subfuscus subfuscous

Origin of subfusc¹

C18: from Latin subfuscus dusky, from fuscus dark

I was in knickerbockers and khaki shirt; Mifflin in greasy gray flannels and subfusc Norfolk.

A pair of subfusc coloured trousers creased and looking absolutely new were presented to him in the same manner.

April 17, 2024axolotl

[ak-suh-lot-l ]

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