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DAPPERLY
Etymology
Adverb
dapperly (comparative more dapperly, superlative most dapperly)
In a dapper way.
Adjective
dapperly (comparative more dapperly, superlative most dapperly)
(Scotland) variegated
Source: Wiktionary
DAPPER
Dap"per, a. Etym: [OE. daper; prob. fr. D. dapper brave, valiant; akin to G. tapfer brave, OHG. taphar heavy, weighty, OSlav. dobrû good, Russ. dobrui. Cf. Deft.]
Definition: Little and active; spruce; trim; smart; neat in dress or appearance; lively. He wondered how so many provinces could be held in subjection by such a dapper little man. Milton. The dapper ditties that I wont devise. Spenser. Sharp-nosed, dapper steam yachts. Julian Hawthorne.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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