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ˈpensily, adv. Obs. exc. dial. [f. pensy a. + -ly2.] 1. Pensively, anxiously, sadly.
1469Marg. Paston in P. Lett. II. 365, I pray ȝow and requer ȝow that ye take yt not pensyly, for I wot wele yt gothe ryth ner ȝowr hart. 2. Sc. ‘In a self-important manner’ (Jam.).
1725Ramsay Gentle Sheph. i. ii, His blue bonnet..Whilk pensylie he wears a thought a-jee. |