numberous

English

Etymology

From number +‎ -ous (compare French nombreux).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈnʌmbəɹəs/, /ˈnʌmbɹəs/

Adjective

numberous (comparative more numberous, superlative most numberous)

1. Obsolete form of numerous.
   • 1565, Thomas Drant, Medicinable Morall:

     So nyse, so neate, so numberouse

References

“numberous”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.