mouldly

mouldly

English

Etymology

mould +‎ -ly

Adjective

mouldly (comparative more mouldly, superlative most mouldly)

1. (obsolete) mouldy
   • 1744, Mark Akenside, Pleasures of Imagination

     Some in learning's garb,
     With formal band, and sable-cinctur'd gown,
     And rags of mouldly volumes.