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Definition of Leeringly
1. adv. In a leering manner.
Definition of Leeringly
1. Adverb. In a leering manner. ¹
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Definition of Leeringly
1. [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Leeringly
Literary usage of Leeringly
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Works of William Makepeace Thackeray by William Makepeace Thackeray, Sir Leslie Stephen (1898)
"... were at luncheon ; the dear girl was in the act to sabler a glass of Hodgson
as I entered. " How do you do, Mr. Gagin?" said the old hag leeringly. ..."
2. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine (1834)
"... and an iron-tipped thong in his dexter hand, may leeringly louk on the drove
in spite of all their obstinacy marching from Mullingar to Michaelmas, ..."
3. Macmillan's Magazine by David Masson, George Grove, John Morley, Mowbray Morris (1897)
"The Ivy's leaves twinkled leeringly in the sun, but there was no reply, and the
Centifolia shook her buds indignantly. "By Pollux, this old fellow wearies ..."
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