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duskily

adv

Etymology

From dusky + -ly.

  1. derived from *dʰwes-✻
  2. inherited from *duskaz✻
  3. inherited from dox
  4. inherited from dosk
  5. suffixed as dusky — “dusk + y”
  6. suffixed as duskily — “dusky + ly”

Definitions

  1. In a dusky manner.

    • “I'll tell you something, too,” retorted the captain, duskily flushing. “I wouldn't sail this ship for the man you are, if you went upon your knees. I've dealt with gentlemen up to now.”

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