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Gairish

GA'IRISH, a. [Gr. proud, boasting.] 1. Gaudy; showy; fine; affectedly fine; tawdry. Monstrous hats and gairish colors. 2. Extravagantly gay; flighty. Fame and glory transport a man out of himself; it makes the...

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GA'IRISH, a. [Gr. proud, boasting.]

1. Gaudy; showy; fine; affectedly fine; tawdry.

Monstrous hats and gairish colors.

2. Extravagantly gay; flighty.

Fame and glory transport a man out of himself; it makes the mind loose and gairish.

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