a. Obs. [f. LEAD sb.1 + -ISH.] Somewhat like lead. Also Comb., as leadish-colo(u)red adj.
1398. Trevisa, Barth. De P. R., VII. lxiv. (1495), 280. In theym that haue the Lepra the face is ledysshe.
1530. Palsgr., 317/1. Ledysshe, plummee, plummeux.
1577. Dee, Relat. Spir., I. (1659), 75. That about the center is of fuskish or leadish colour.
1597. A. M., trans. Guillemeaus Fr. Chirurg., 3 b/1. If the Fleshe of the wounde be leadishe-colourede.
1653. R. Sanders, Physiogn., 183. The Excrements, of a wan leadish colour.