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Webster 1913 Edition


Ashen

Ash′en

,
Adj.
[See
Ash
, the tree.]
Of or pertaining to the ash tree.
Ashen poles.”
Dryden.

Ash′en

,
Adj.
Consisting of, or resembling, ashes; of a color between brown and gray, or white and gray.
The
ashen
hue of age.
Sir W. Scott.

Ash′en

,
Noun.
,
obs. pl. for
Ashes
.
Chaucer.

Webster 1828 Edition


Ashen

ASH'EN

,
Adj.
[See Ash.] Pertaining to ash; made of ash.

Definition 2024


ashen

ashen

English

Adjective

ashen (comparative more ashen, superlative most ashen)

  1. Made from the wood of the ash-tree.
    An ashen bow and quiver of arrows beside.
  2. Of or resembling ashes.
    A fine, ashen dust hung in the air.
  3. Ash-colored; pale; anemic.
    His ashen face belied his claims of good health.

Synonyms

  • (sickly pale): See also Wikisaurus:pallid

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