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LOOSELY

\lˈuːsli], \lˈuːsli], \l_ˈuː_s_l_i]\

Definitions of LOOSELY

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2011 - English Dictionary Database
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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knitted in a loose manner; "loosely knit"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

knitted in a loose manner; "loosely knit"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Not firmly; without connection; negligently; irregularly; wantonly; dissolutely.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

adv. Not fast; not firmly without confinement;â€” without order, union, or connection; wantonly; unchastely;â€” negligently : heedlessly

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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