pressly en · ADV
Etymology
From press + -ly.
Meanings
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(obsolete) closely; concisely
a. 1695, John Lightfoot, Remains' Study them pressly, for they are of infinite sweetness and satisfaction.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most pressly | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more pressly | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |