complexioned

complexioned
/keuhm plek"sheuhnd/, adj.
having a specified complexion (usually used in combination): a light-complexioned person.
[1375-1425; late ME; see COMPLEXION, -ED3]

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  • Complexioned — Com*plex ioned (k[o^]m*pl[e^]k sh[u^]nd), a. Having (such) a complexion; used in composition; as, a dark complexioned or a ruddy complexioned person. [1913 Webster] A flower is the best complexioned grass, as a pearl is the best colored clay.… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • complexioned — [kəm plek′shənd] adj. having a (specified) complexion [light complexioned] …   English World dictionary

  • complexioned — kəm|plekshənd adjective Etymology: Middle English complexiouned having a (specified) bodily constitution, from complexioun + ed : having a (specified) facial complexion used chiefly in combination a dark complexioned girl a muddy complexioned man …   Useful english dictionary

  • complexioned — com|plex|ioned [ kəm plekʃənd ] adjective someone who is dark or fair complexioned has dark or light skin …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • complexioned — UK [kəmˈplekʃ(ə)nd] / US [kəmˈplekʃənd] adjective someone who is dark or fair complexioned has dark or light skin …   English dictionary

  • complexioned — com•plex•ioned [[t]kəmˈplɛk ʃənd[/t]] adj. use having a specified complexion (usu. used in combination): a light complexioned person[/ex] • Etymology: 1375–1425 …   From formal English to slang

  • complexioned — adjective see complexion …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • complexioned — adjective (in combination) Having a specified type of complexion …   Wiktionary

  • complexioned — adj. having a certain type of skin or facial coloring (used in combination with other words) …   English contemporary dictionary

  • complexioned — com·plex·ioned …   English syllables

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