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Definition of Discandy
1. v. i. To melt; to dissolve; to thaw.
Definition of Discandy
1. Verb. (obsolete) To melt; to dissolve; to thaw. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Discandy
1. to melt candy [v DISCANDIED, DISCANDYING, DISCANDIES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Discandy
Literary usage of Discandy
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Glossary of Obscure Words and Phrases in the Writings of Shakspeare and by Charles Mackay (1887)
"discandy. In " Antony and Cleopatra," act iv. scene 12, Antony, ... Cleopatra herself
uses the word discandy in the passionate imprecation to heaven to turn ..."
2. The Gaelic Etymology of the Languages of Western Europe and More Especially by Charles Mackay (1877)
"discandy.—This word occurs twice in Antony and Cleopatra. The hearts That spaniel'd
me at heels, to whom I guve Their wishes, ..."
3. New Light on Some Obscure Words and Phrases in the Works of Shakspeare and by Charles Mackay, William Shakespeare (1884)
"It would seem, however, on critical examination of these very obscure and confused
passages, that neither spaniel'd nor discandy was used by ..."
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