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blowzy

Main Entry:: blow·sy
Variant(s):: also blow·zy \ˈblau̇-zē\
Function:: adjective
Etymology:: English dialect blowse, blowze wench
Date:: circa 1712

1 : having a sloppy or unkempt appearance or aspect : frowsy 2 : being coarse and ruddy of complexion

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