"leadish" meaning in English

See leadish in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˈlɛdɪʃ/ Forms: more leadish [comparative], most leadish [superlative], ledish [alternative, obsolete]
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  1. (rare) Resembling or containing lead (the metal). Tags: rare Synonyms: leadlike

Alternative forms

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