"licey" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more licey [comparative], most licey [superlative]
Etymology: From lice + -y. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|lice|y|id2=adjectival}} lice + -y Head templates: {{en-adj}} licey (comparative more licey, superlative most licey)
  1. Containing or infested with lice (the insect). Synonyms: lousy

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