mustily

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must·y

(mŭs′tē)

adj. must·i·er, must·i·est

1. Stale or moldy in odor or taste.

a. Hackneyed or trite; dull.

b. Out of date; antiquated.

c. Out of use or practice; rusty.

[Alteration of obsolete moisty, from moist.]

must′i·ly adv.

must′i·ness n.

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Such ancient babbling still passeth for "wisdom"; because it is old, however, and smelleth mustily, THEREFORE is it the more honoured.