Downy

Meaning

Adj

●

In Emotions:

Having down,

with a

small

or hair.

●

In Emotions:

Sharp-witted, perceptive.

●

In British English, Norfolk English & Emotions:

Low-spirited; down in the mouth.

Noun

●

In Emotions:

blanket

filled

with down; a duvet.

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Origin

downy

English

-y

English

-y

Middle English (1100-1500)

down

English

doun

Middle English (1100-1500)

dun

Old English (ca. 450-1100)

dune

Old English (ca. 450-1100)

dún

Old Norse

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Downy

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