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lungeous

American  
[luhn-juhs] / ˈlʌn dʒəs /

adjective

British Dialect.
  1. (of a person) violent; rough.


Etymology

Origin of lungeous

First recorded in 1675–85; lunge 1 + -ous

Example Sentences

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But what can have happen'd her? unless it be Dick indeed; and yet I think the lad was honest, though lungeous at times, and odd-tempered.

From Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 by Roby, John

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