Of the colour of lead. Obs.
1653. The Excrements of a wan, leadish colour.—R. Sanders, ‘Physiognomie,’ p. 206 (1671). (N.E.D.)
1777. Had on, when he went away, a short leadish coat.—Runaway advt., Maryland Journal, April 8.
1784. There are two great-coats missing, one of which is a leadish-coloured country cloth.—The same, id., July 27.
