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LAMELY

\lˈe͡ɪmli], \lˈe‍ɪmli], \l_ˈeɪ_m_l_i]\

Definitions of LAMELY

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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in a weak and unconvincing manner; "`I don't know, Edward,' she answered lamely"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

in a weak and unconvincing manner; "`I don't know, Edward,' she answered lamely"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

An a lame, crippled, disabled, or imperfect manner; as, to walk lamely; a figure lamely drawn.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

An a lame, crippled, disabled, or imperfect manner; as, to walk lamely; a figure lamely drawn.

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
By Noah Webster.

adv. In a lame, crippled, disabled, or imperfect manner; weakly;â€” unsteadily; feebly.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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