to be very womanly

  • 131trick — [trik] n. [ME trik < NormFr trique < trikier < OFr trichier, to trick, cheat, prob. < VL * triccare, altered < ? LL tricare, to deceive, for L tricari, to make trouble < tricae, vexations, tricks < IE * treik < base * ter …

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  • 132'-ly' words — ◊ GRAMMAR adverbs related to adjectives Most ly words are adverbs of manner, aspect, opinion, degree, or extent. They are formed from adjectives and have a similar meaning to the adjective. They were hoping to bring a quick end to the civil war …

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