drouthy
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During drouthy periods they were known to come twenty miles to quench their thirst in the Salado, which was the main watercourse of this grant.
From Cattle Brands A Collection of Western Camp-fire Stories by Adams, Andy
Too frequently at nights Burns's love of sociality and excitement drove him forth to seek the companionship of neighbours and drouthy cronies, who gathered habitually at the Globe Tavern and other such haunts.
From Robert Burns by Shairp, John Campbell
It causes plants to root deeply, and that is a distinct benefit in a drouthy season, and always desirable.
From Crops and Methods for Soil Improvement by Agee, Alva
To see your game was such a treat, Great was my luck with you to meet; You are indeed a beauty without paint, The picture of a drouthy saint.'
From A Golfing Idyll or The Skipper's Round with the Deil On the Links of St. Andrews by Flint, Violet
Back and side go bare, go bare, Both foot and hand go cold——" "Nay, not that one; 'tis over long, and 'll make us too drouthy.
From With Drake on the Spanish Main by Strang, Herbert
A drouthier pair of mortals could not have been found anywhere; and at the first draught, each emptied his cup to the bottom!
From The Scalp Hunters by Stewart, F.A.
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