WOUNDILY

Etymology

Adverb

woundily (comparative more woundily, superlative most woundily)

(obsolete) greatly; excessively

Source: Wiktionary


Wound"i*ly, adv.

Definition: In a woundy manner; excessively; woundy. [Obs.]

WOUNDY

Wound"y, a.

Definition: Excessive. [Obs.] Such a world of holidays, that 't a woundy hindrance to a poor man that lives by his labor. L'Estrange.

Wound"y, adv.

Definition: Excessively; extremely. [Obs.] A am woundy cold. Ford.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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