LARCENOUSLY

Etymology

Adverb

larcenously (comparative more larcenously, superlative most larcenously)

In a larcenous manner.

Source: Wiktionary


LARCENOUS

Lar"ce*nous, a. Etym: [Cf. OE. larrecinos. See Larceny.]

Definition: Having the character of larceny; as, a larcenous act; committing larceny. "The larcenous and burglarious world." Sydney Smith.

– Lar"ce*nous*ly, adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

5 November 2024

TEMPORIZE

(verb) draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; “The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote”


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