milky

milky
milkily, adv.milkiness, n.
/mil"kee/, adj., milkier, milkiest.
1. of or like milk, esp. in appearance or consistency.
2. white or whitish in color.
3. giving a good supply of milk.
4. meek, tame, timid, or spiritless.
[1350-1400; ME; see MILK, -Y1]

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