See Also: emulous(dictionary)

maccoboy (iou) and emulous (iou)


maccoboy (iou)



maccoboy noun. , & Other vars. M18.
[Macouba, a district in Martinique.]
A kind of snuff, usu. scented with attar of roses.

emulous (iou)



emulous adjective. LME.
[Latin aemulus: see -ULOUS.]
a. Of a thing: closely resembling, imitative of. Only in LME.
b. Seeking to imitate or rival someone or something. (Foll. by of.) M17.
D. M. Davin She was..always emulous of the title and status of Professor.
Characterized or actuated by a spirit of rivalry. Formerly also, zealous; rival. M16.
Longfellow Where every emulous scholar hears..The rustling of another's laurels!
Covetous of praise or power; envious. E-M17.
emulously adverb M17.