Definition of Meagre

  • (v. t.) To make lean.
  • (n.) A large European sciaenoid fish (Sciaena umbra or S. aquila), having white bloodless flesh. It is valued as a food fish.
  • (a.) Destitue of, or having little, flesh; lean.
  • (a.) Destitute of richness, fertility, strength, or the like; defective in quantity, or poor in quality; poor; barren; scanty in ideas; wanting strength of diction or affluence of imagery.
  • (a.) Dry and harsh to the touch, as chalk.

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