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Loftily

LOFT'ILY, adv. [from lofty.] 1. On high; in an elevated place. 2. Proudly; haughtily. They are corrupt and speak wickedly concerning oppression; they speak loftily. Psa 73. 3. With elevation of language, dicti...

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LOFT'ILY, adv. [from lofty.]

1. On high; in an elevated place.

2. Proudly; haughtily.

They are corrupt and speak wickedly concerning oppression; they speak loftily. Psa 73.

3. With elevation of language, diction or sentiment; sublimely.

My lowly verse may loftily arise.

4. In an elevated attitude. A horse carries his head loftily.

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