The Collaborative International Dictionary
Short-breathed
Short-breathed \Short"-breathed`\, a.
Having short-breath, or quick respiration.
Having short life.
Usage examples of "short-breathed".
There he had for servants, in addition to the porter, that chambermaid, Nicolette, who had succeeded to Magnon, and that short-breathed and pursy Basque, who have been mentioned above.