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Webster 1913 Edition


Strangely

Strange′ly

,
adv.
1.
As something foreign, or not one’s own; in a manner adapted to something foreign and strange.
[Obs.]
Shak.
2.
In the manner of one who does not know another; distantly; reservedly; coldly.
You all look
strangely
on me.
Shakespeare
I do in justice charge thee . . .
That thou commend it
strangely
to some place
Where chance may nurse or end it.
Shakespeare
3.
In a strange manner; in a manner or degree to excite surprise or wonder; wonderfully.
How
strangely
active are the arts of peace!
Dryden.
It would
strangely
delight you to see with what spirit he converses.
Law.

Webster 1828 Edition


Strangely

STRANGELY

,
adv.
1.
With some relation to foreigners.
2.
Wonderfully; in a manner or degree to excite surprise or wonder.
How strangely active are the acts of peace.
It would strangely delight you to see with what spirit he converses.