~ 1
■ adjective ( ~ber , ~best ) drearily dull.
■ noun a dull light brown colour.
Derivatives
~ly adverb
~ness noun
Origin
C16 (denoting undyed cloth): prob. from OFr. drap (see drape ).
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~ 2
■ noun archaic
1》 a slovenly woman.
2》 a prostitute.
Origin
C16: perh. related to Low Ger. ~be 'mire' and Du. ~ 'dregs'.