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KNAVISHLY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does knavishly mean? 

KNAVISHLY (adverb)
  The adverb KNAVISHLY has 1 sense:

1. in an artful mannerplay

  Familiarity information: KNAVISHLY used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


KNAVISHLY (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

In an artful manner

Synonyms:

artfully; craftily; cunningly; foxily; knavishly; slyly; trickily

Context example:

had ever circumstances conspired so cunningly?

Pertainym:

knavish (marked by skill in deception)


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