spruntly en · ADV
Etymology
From sprunt + -ly.
Meanings
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(obsolete) In a sprunt manner, i.e. youthfully or elegantly.
How do I look to-day, am I not drest Spruntly? [Looks in her glass]
1616, Ben Jonson, The Devil Is an Ass, act 4, scene 1:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more spruntly | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most spruntly | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |