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memory-ridden

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Full of memories; oppressed or plagued by memories.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • 1908, Iota (pseudonym of Kathleen Mannington Caffyn, The Magic of May, London: George Bell & Sons, Chapter 32, p. 309, There was nothing to be afraid of that Ronny could see. And yet he was himself thrilled to an irrational memory-ridden fear of some cowardice somewhere afoot.

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History

Etymology

From memory + ridden.