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Webster 1913 Edition


Ropy

Rop′y

,
Adj.
capable of being drawn into a thread, as a glutinous substance; stringy; viscous; tenacious; glutinous;
as
ropy
sirup;
ropy
lees
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Ropy

RO'PY

,
Adj.
[from rope.] Stringy; adhesive; that may be drawn into a thread; as a glutinous substance; viscous; tenacious; glutinous; as ropy wine; ropy lees.