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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Smoky \Smok"y\, a. [Compar. {Smokier}; superl. {Smokiest}.]
1. Emitting smoke, esp. in large quantities or in an
offensive manner; fumid; as, smoky fires.
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2. Having the appearance or nature of smoke; as, a smoky fog.
"Unlustrous as the smoky light." --Shak.
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3. Filled with smoke, or with a vapor resembling smoke;
thick; as, a smoky atmosphere.
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4. Subject to be filled with smoke from chimneys or
fireplace; as, a smoky house.
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5. Tarnished with smoke; noisome with smoke; as, smoky
rafters; smoky cells.
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6. Suspicious; open to suspicion. [Obs.] --Foote.
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{Smoky quartz} (Min.), a variety of quartz crystal of a pale
to dark smoky-brown color. See {Quartz}.
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