sedgy

[ sej-ee ]

adjective

, sedg·i·er, sedg·i·est.

1. abounding, covered, or bordered with sedge.
2. of or like sedge.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sedgy¹

Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325; sedge, -y ¹

Example Sentences

It was cold there on that sedgy little island, and they shivered, their clothes sodden with mud; only the babies, the little twins, were dry and warm in their basket.

From Literature

Arrived at the sedgy ocean line he halted, and turned upon her.

From Project Gutenberg

The country close around, with the exception of two low hills, was flat and sedgy, broken by marshes and shallow rivulets.

From Project Gutenberg

Along the foot of the uplands to the right he marked a patch of swamp, sown with sedgy pools and clumps of dense bushes.

From Project Gutenberg

Water-hens are as common as at home; and at rare intervals the great purple water-hen is sprung by the spaniels from some sedgy morass.

From Project Gutenberg

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