UNSTEADILY

unsteadily, falteringly, uncertainly

(adverb) in an unsteady manner; “he walked unsteadily toward the exit”; “The wounded soldier was swinging unsteadily on his legs”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

unsteadily (comparative more unsteadily, superlative most unsteadily)

In an unsteady manner, so as to shake or falter.

In an uncertain manner; with hesitation or timidity.

"I reckon. It's powerful fine to hear that," replied Lassiter, unsteadily.

Source: Wiktionary



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5 June 2025

UNDERLAY

(verb) raise or support (the level of printing) by inserting a piece of paper or cardboard under the type; “underlay the plate”


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Coffee Trivia

In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.

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