GRIPINGLY

Etymology

Adverb

gripingly (comparative more gripingly, superlative most gripingly)

In a griping or oppressive manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Grip"ing*ly, adv.

Definition: In a griping or oppressive manner. Bacon.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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