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spidery


spi·dery

adj \ˈspī-də-rē\

Definition of SPIDERY

1
a : resembling a spider in form or manner b : resembling a spiderweb <spidery handwriting>; especially : composed of fine threads or lines in a weblike arrangement <spidery lace>
2
: infested with spiders
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First Known Use of SPIDERY

1825

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