drovy

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old English drōfig, equivalent to drof +‎ -y.

Adjective

drovy

  1. (of water) having sediment stirred up; murky, turbid.
    • 1450, Alphabet of Tales:
      He fand drovy watyr & stynkand, & drank þeroff.
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