"measley" meaning in English

See measley in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more measley [comparative], most measley [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} measley (comparative more measley, superlative most measley)
  1. Archaic form of measly. Tags: alt-of, archaic Alternative form of: measly
    Sense id: en-measley-en-adj-1pA~W-Rg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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