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Webster 1913 Edition
Flatly
Flat′ly
,adv.
1.
In a flat manner; evenly; horizontally; without spirit; dully; frigidly.
He that does the works of religion slowly,
flatly
, and without appetite. Jer. Taylor.
2.
peremptorily; positively; plainly; forthrightly.
“He flatly refused his aid.” Sir P. Sidney.
Webster 1828 Edition
Flatly
FLAT'LY
, adv.1.
Horizontally; without inclination.2.
Evenly; without elevations and depressions.3.
Without spirit; dully; frigidly.4.
Peremptorily; positively; downright.He flatly refused his aid.