reeky

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“The yin wi’ the reeky lum and the view o’ chimbley-pots frae the wundy?”

From Philosopher Jack by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)

Hence is a road that led them a-down to the Tartarean streams, Where Acheron's whirlpool impetuous, into the reeky Deep of Cokytos disgorgeth, with muddy burden.

From The Poetical Works of Robert Bridges by Bridges, Robert

He turned, surprised, unconsciously placing himself between her and the reeky water.

From The Vertical City by Hurst, Fannie

Stratford Marlowe and I worked throughout the night, troubled by reeky candles, rain and chill.

From Voices from the Past by Bartlett, Paul Alexander

For such things be, Yea, and the lowest reach of reeky Hell Is but made possible By forta'en breath of Heaven's austerest clime.

From New Poems by Thompson, Francis