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Umbrageously

Umbrageous \Um*bra"geous\ (?; 277), a. [Cf. F. ombraqeux shy, skittish, suspicious, in OF. also, shady. See Umbrage.]

  1. Forming or affording a shade; shady; shaded; as, umbrageous trees or foliage.

    Umbrageous grots and caves Of cool recess, o'er which the mantling vine Lays forth her purple grape.
    --Milton.

  2. Not easily perceived, as if from being darkened or shaded; obscure. [Obs.]
    --Sir H. Wotton.

  3. Feeling jealousy or umbrage; taking, or disposed to take, umbrage; suspicious. [Obs.]
    --Bp. Warburton. -- Um*bra"geous*ly, adv. -- Um*bra"geous*ness, n.