transferred and figurative. Of a dull, cold, pale colour; dull grey.

Applied to lead, or things compared to it (in colour). Obsolete.

Somewhat like lead. Also in combinations, as leadish-coloured adj.

Resembling lead, usually in colour.

Of a cloudy or leaden colour.

Of the colour of lead.

Resembling (that of) lead; leaden.

Lead-coloured; resembling lead in appearance. In later use chiefly Zoology.