a. ? Obs. [See BREATHED ppl. a. II; cf. LONG-BREATHED, SHORT-BREATHED.] Having a strong breath; vigorous of breath; also, having an offensive breath.
1620. J. Taylor (Water P.), Pr. Hempseed (1623), B 1 b. A learned Knight,… A pamphlet of a Priuy did set forth, Which strong breath’d Aiax was well lik’d, because [etc.].
1633. Massinger, Guardian, IV. ii. Wire-string and Cats-gut men, and strong-breath’d Hoboys.
1674. N. Fairfax, Bulk & Selv., 133. A strong breath’d and well set man for wayfaring.
