Forming ropes or ropelike threads, esp. of a viscid or glutinous nature; turning ropy. †Also formerly: (of rain) falling heavily, so as to appear…

Forming or developing viscid or slimy threads; sticky and stringy; spec. of beer, †wine, bread, or milk which has been affected by bacterial…

Formed into viscous threads; (of ale or beer) ropy. Obsolete.

Of an item of food or drink, esp. alcoholic liquor: having a viscous or slimy consistency, esp. as the result of bacterial activity; ropy. Now…

Of liquid or viscous matter: Containing or forming glutinous thread-like parts; ropy.

Of liquid: Forming strings; viscid, ropy.

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