flannelly

[ flan-l-ee ]

adjective

1. made of or resembling flannel.
2. thick or blurred, as speech.

Word History and Origins

Origin of flannelly¹

First recorded in 1830–40; flannel + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Often and often did Larry, in his misfortunes, regret the slighted offers of Sally Flannelly's charms and cash.

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There's Flannelly and Keegan with their d——d papers and bills and costs; will you be making out the £142 7s.

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It never occurred to him that if Mr. Flannelly built the house he lived in, he should be paid for it.

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Very soon after his coming to his property Flannelly had become a daily and intolerant burthen to him.

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And she bounced out of the room, slamming the door in a manner which made Mr. Flannelly's building shake to the foundation.

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