Smok"y (?), a. [Compar. Smokier (?); superl. Smokiest.]
1.
Emitting smoke, esp. in large quantities or in an offensive manner; fumid; as, smoky fires.
2.
Having the appearance or nature of smoke; as, a smoky fog.
"Unlustrous as the
smoky light."
Shak.
3.
Filled with smoke, or with a vapor resembling smoke; thick; as, a smoky atmosphere.
4.
Subject to be filled with smoke from chimneys or fireplace; as, a smoky house.
5.
Tarnished with smoke; noisome with smoke; as, smoky rafters; smoky cells.
6.
Suspicious; open to suspicion.
[Obs.]
Foote.
Smoky quartz Min., a variety of quartz crystal of a pale to dark smoky-brown color. See Quartz.
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