Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Expressive of grief; dolorous.
- Grievously.
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Examples
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And all his batter'd limbs requir'd their needful reft A promontory wen, with griefly grace.
The works of the English poets; with prefaces, biographical and critical 1790
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Till this great truth by all be underflood, thofe griefly faitours prefs,
The works of the English poets; with prefaces, biographical and critical 1790
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Then Ihew'd his griefly wound: and laft he drew A piteous Hgh; and took a long adieu.
The Works of the English Poets.: With Prefaces, Biographical and Critical 1779
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Their manly bofoms pierc'd with many a griefly wound; »
The Works of the English Poets.: With Prefaces, Biographical and Critical 1779
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