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strong-breathed, a. ? Obs.|ˈstrəʊŋˈbrɛθt|
[See breathed ppl. a. II; cf. long-breathed, short-breathed.]
Having a strong breath; vigorous of breath; also, having an offensive breath.
1620J. Taylor (Water P.) Pr. Hempseed (1623) B 1 b, A learned Knight,..A pamphlet of a Priuy did set forth, Which strong breath'd Aiax was well lik'd, because [etc.]. 1633Massinger Guardian iv. ii, Wire-string and Cats-gut men, and strong-breath'd Hoboys. 1674N. Fairfax Bulk & Selv. 133 A strong breath'd and well set man for wayfaring. |