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The Adobe Flash Player is required in order to view this content. You can get it here: surlyOne entry found. Main Entry: sur·ly Pronunciation: \ˈsər-lē\ Function: adjective Inflected Form(s): sur·li·er; sur·li·est Etymology: alteration of Middle English serreli lordly, imperious, probably from sire, ser sire Date: 1523 1 : menacing or threatening in appearance <surly weather> synonyms see sullen — sur·li·ly \-lə-lē\ adverb — sur·li·ness \-lē-nəs\ noun — surly adverb 
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