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from The Century Dictionary.

  • In a precarious manner; dependently; hence, with risk of detriment, alteration, failure, total loss, or removal.

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  • adverb In a precarious manner; dangerously

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  • adverb in a precarious manner

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precarious +‎ -ly

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