HUSKILY

hoarsely, huskily

(adverb) in a hoarse or husky voice; “‘Excuse me,’ he said hoarsely”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

huskily (comparative more huskily, superlative most huskily)

In a husky manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Hus"ki*ly, adv. Etym: [From Husky.]

Definition: In a husky manner; dryly.

HUSKY

Husk"y, a. Etym: [From Husk, n.]

Definition: Abounding with husks; consisting of husks. Dryden.

Hus"ky, a. Etym: [Prob. for husty; cf. OE. host cough, AS. hwosta; akin to D. hoest, G. husten, OHG. huosto, Icel. hosti. See Wheeze.]

Definition: Rough in tone; harsh; hoarse; raucous; as, a husky voice.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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