mangy
adjective
having, caused by, or like the mange.
manginess
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a word derived from
mangy.
Example Sentences
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They brought rather strong odors of smoke and greasy manginess; but more good-natured faces I never saw.
From Left on Labrador or, The cruise of the Schooner-yacht 'Curlew.' as Recorded by 'Wash.' by C. A. (Charles Asbury) Stephens
Charlotte made for the latter department, and when she was inside Mr. Ray appeared in person from the lumber-shop adjoining, which, despite its manginess, contributed by far the greater share to his income.
From A Laodicean : a Story of To-day by Thomas Hardy
Particularly is this so in the height of the season, when public vehicles of every variety and degree of manginess decorate the landscape and the picture-postcard craze is at its strongest.
From Cornwall by G. E. (Geraldine Edith) Mitton
