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/ahrch"lee/, adv.in an arch or roguish manner.[1655-65; ARCH2 + -LY]
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Archly — Arch ly, adv. In an arch manner; with attractive slyness or roguishness; slyly; waggishly. [1913 Webster] Archly the maiden smiled. Longfellow. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
archly — [ärch′lē] adv. in an arch manner; pertly and mischievously … English World dictionary
archly — adverb Date: 1662 1. in an arch manner 2. extremely < archly conservative > … New Collegiate Dictionary
archly — adv. Archly is used with these verbs: ↑smile … Collocations dictionary
archly — Ⅰ. arch [1] ► NOUN 1) a curved structure spanning an opening or supporting the weight of a bridge, roof, or wall. 2) the inner side of the foot. ► VERB ▪ form or cause to form an arch. DERIVATIVES arched adjective … English terms dictionary
archly adv — 1) Let s go to McDonald s, said Tom archly. 2) It s between my sole and my heel, said Tom archly … English expressions
archly — adverb in an arch manner; slyly … Wiktionary
archly — adv. in a sly manner, craftily, cunningly … English contemporary dictionary
archly — arch·ly … English syllables
archly — See: arch … English dictionary
