PALTRILY

Etymology

Adverb

paltrily (comparative more paltrily, superlative most paltrily)

in a paltry manner

Source: Wiktionary

Pal"tri*ly, adv.

Definition: In a paltry manner.

PALTRY

Pal"try, a. [Compar. Paltrier (; superl. Paltriest.] Etym: [Cf. Prov. E. paltry refuse, rubbish, LG. paltering ragged, palte, palter, a rag, a tatter, Dan. pialt, Sw. palta, pl. paltor.]

Definition: Mean; vile; worthless; despicable; contemptible; pitiful; trifling; as, a paltry excuse; paltry gold. Cowper. The paltry prize is hardly worth the cost. Byron.

Syn.

– See Contemptible.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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