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deˈceitfully, adv. [f. prec. + -ly2.] In a deceitful manner; with intent to deceive. (In first quot.: By deceit or treachery.)
c1470Henry Wallace vii. 34 Desaitfully I may nocht se thaim hang. 1523Act 14–15 Hen. VIII, c. 2 Workemanship..falsely and disceitfully made. 1611Bible 2 Cor. iv. 2 Not walking in craftines, nor handling the word of God deceitfully. 1667Decay Chr. Piety viii. ⁋1 If this foundation be deceitfully laid, the superstructure must necessarily sink and perish. 1873Symonds Grk. Poets viii 265 His allegory..must always show them [the clouds] deceitfully beautiful, spreading illusion over earth and sky. |