JESUITICALLY

Etymology

Adverb

Jesuitically (comparative more Jesuitically, superlative most Jesuitically)

In a Jesuitical manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Jes`u*it"ic*al*ly, adv.

Definition: In a jesuitical manner.

JESUITIC

Jes`u*it"ic, Jes`u*it"ic*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. jésuitique.]

1. Of or pertaining to the Jesuits, or to their principles and methods.

2. Designing; cunning; deceitful; crafty; -- an opprobrious use of the word. Dryden.

JESUITICAL

Jes`u*it"ic, Jes`u*it"ic*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. jésuitique.]

1. Of or pertaining to the Jesuits, or to their principles and methods.

2. Designing; cunning; deceitful; crafty; -- an opprobrious use of the word. Dryden.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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