Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Hugely; very greatly.
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- adverb
Hugely .
Etymologies
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hugeous + -ly
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Examples
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"The old woman," continued he, "after having equipped us as well as she could, and placed our wet cloaths before the fire, began to grow inquisitive; and, after some ejaculations, she cried -- 'O, my dear young madam! my mind misgives me hugeously; and pray who is this fine young gentleman?
Amelia — Volume 1 Henry Fielding 1730
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"The old woman," continued he, "after having equipped us as well as she could, and placed our wet cloaths before the fire, began to grow inquisitive; and, after some ejaculations, she cried -- 'O, my dear young madam! my mind misgives me hugeously; and pray who is this fine young gentleman?
Amelia — Complete Henry Fielding 1730
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