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Webster's Dictionary (1865)

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Loathly

Lōath'ly, a.

adjective

a. [compar. LOATHLIER; superl. LOATHLIEST.] Loathsome. “Some fast like loathly toads.” Spenser.

Lōath'ly, adv.

adverb

adv. 1. Unwillingly; reluctantly. This shows that you from nature loathly stray. Donne. 2. In a loathsome manner; filthily. With dust and blood his locks were loathly dight. Fairfax.