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meanly

adverb mean·ly \ ˈmēn-lē \

Definition of meanly

obsolete
: fairly well : moderately

First Known Use of meanly

14th century

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meanly

adverb

Definition of meanly

: in a mean manner: such as
a : in a lowly manner : humbly
b : in an inferior manner
c : in a base or ungenerous manner

First Known Use of meanly

15th century

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