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forestallingly

adv

Etymology

From forestalling + -ly.

  1. inherited from forstallyng
  2. suffixed as forestallingly — “forestalling + ly”

Definitions

  1. In a forestalling manner

    • Now he began to feel that in him, the thews of a Titan were forestallingly cut by the scissors of Fate.
    • He utters his groan, anticipatingly, and forestallingly, and in love.
    • Don't count on it, Olivia! (Forestallingly) I got your letter!

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