INSURGENTLY

Etymology

Adverb

insurgently (comparative more insurgently, superlative most insurgently)

In an insurgent manner.

Anagrams

• unrestingly

Source: Wiktionary


INSURGENT

In*sur"gent, a. Etym: [L. insurgens, p. pr. of insurgere to rise up; pref. in- in + surgere to rise. See Surge.]

Definition: Rising in opposition to civil or political authority, or against an established government; insubordinate; rebellious. "The insurgent provinces." Motley.

In*sur"gent, n. Etym: [Cf. F. insurgent.]

Definition: A person who rises in revolt against civil authority or an established government; one who openly and actively resists the execution of laws; a rebel.

Syn.

– See Rebel.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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