ashcolored

English

Adjective

ashcolored (comparative more ashcolored, superlative most ashcolored)

1. Alternative form of ash-colored
   • 1803, C. H. Kauffmann, The Dictionary of Merchandise and Nomenclature in All Languages, page 19:

     The colors of Ambergrease vary; there is, first, the white Ambergrease, which is scarce and of little value; as it seems, either not to be ripe, or mixed with some heterogeneous matter; then, the ashcolored or true Ambergrease; afterwards the black Ambergrease , which is inferior to the preceding sort, and frequently adulterated; lastly, the brown Ambergrease, which has a particular, unpleasant smell.

   • 1850, James Tunstall, The Bath Waters: Their Uses and Effects in the Cure and, page 116:

     Nothing but steel can make a pale ashcolored countenance, hollow and deep eyes, no appetite, little strength, and less sleep; eat and drink, and sleep, look gay and sleek, like the best health.

   • 1869, United States. Congress. House, House Documents, Otherwise Publ. as Executive Documents, page 55:

     One suit of crape, long garment, with ashcolored fur.

   • 1977, Isthmus - Volume 6, page 37:

     Moored water's (root of Nu's) ashcolored clouds.