"brimstony" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more brimstony [comparative], most brimstony [superlative]
Etymology: From Middle English brunstony, brimstoni, equivalent to brimstone + -y. Etymology templates: {{inh|en|enm|brunstony}} Middle English brunstony, {{suffix|en|brimstone|y}} brimstone + -y Head templates: {{en-adj}} brimstony (comparative more brimstony, superlative most brimstony)
  1. Containing or resembling brimstone; sulphurous.

Alternative forms

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