Gorsier

/ˈɡɔːrsiər/ adjective

Definition

Comparative form of 'gorsy'; more covered with gorse or more full of gorse shrubs.

Etymology

From 'gorsy' (covered with gorse) plus the comparative suffix -er, which marks increase in the quality described by the adjective.

Kelly Says

Comparative forms like 'gorsier' follow ancient patterns in English—we've been saying 'bigger,' 'longer,' 'happier' for over a thousand years using the same -er suffix.

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