† detractious, a. Obs.
(dɪˈtrækʃəs)
[f. detraction: see -tious.]
Given to detraction; disparaging, calumnious.
| 1626 T. H[awkins] Caussin's Holy Crt. 202 Giue detractious tongues leaue..to li[c]ke up dust. 1755 Johnson, Derogatory, detractious. |