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Webster 1913 Edition

Dearly

Dear′ly

,

adv.

1.

In a dear manner; with affection; heartily; earnestly;

as, to love one

dearly

.

2.

At a high rate or price; grievously.

He buys his mistress

dearly

with his throne.

Dryden.

3.

Exquisitely.

[Obs.]

Shak.

Webster 1828 Edition

Dearly

DE'ARLY

, adv.