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Webster 1913 Edition

Longly

Long′ly

,
adv.
1.
With longing desire.
[Obs.]
Shak.
2.
For a long time; hence, wearisomely.

Webster 1828 Edition

Longly

LONG'LY

,
adv.
With longing desire. [Not used.]

Definition 2024

longly

longly

English

Adverb

longly ‎(comparative more longly, superlative most longly)

  1. (obsolete) With longing desire.
  2. For a long time; wearisomely.

Usage notes

  • The usual adverb corresponding to several adjective senses of long is itself also long, not longly.

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