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▪ I. ˈtoppingly, adv. [f. prec. + -ly2.] In a topping manner; gallantly, splendidly; in excellent condition or health. ? Obs. or dial.
a1739Jarvis Quix. ii. iii. xviii, I mean to marry her toppingly when she least thinks of it. 1828Craven Gloss., Toppingly, excellently. 1829Brockett N.C. Words, Toppenly, in good health. ‘He's toppenly to day’. So ˈtoppingness.
1890[see topping ppl. a. 4]. ▪ II. † ˈtoppingly, a. Obs. rare—1. [app. f. topping vbl. n.1 4 b + -ly1.] ? Pertaining to ‘toppings’, skimmings of milk; hence, pertaining to cheese-making or cheese.
1573Tusser Husb. (1878) 107 A lesson for dairie maid Cisley, of ten toppings gests... These toppingly gests be in number but ten, As welcome in dairie as Beares among men. |