DRAB

I. noun Etymology: origin unknown Date: circa 1515 slattern , prostitute , II. intransitive verb (~bed; ~bing) Date: 1599 to associate with prostitutes, III. noun Etymology: Middle French drap cloth, from Late Latin drappus Date: 1541 any of various cloths of a dull brown or gray color, 2. a light olive brown, a dull, lifeless, or faded appearance or quality, IV. adjective (~ber; ~best) Date: 1686 1. of the dull brown color of ~, of the color ~, characterized by dullness and monotony ; cheerless , ~ly adverb ~ness noun V. noun Etymology: probably alteration of drib Date: 1809 a small amount