adv. [f. FROWNING ppl. a. + -LY2.] In a frowning manner.

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1556.  J. Heywood, Spider & F., lxxvi. 22. Such flies as erst had frowninglie faste him: Louinglie they then, on him did smothlie smile.

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1617.  Hieron, Wks. (1619–20), II. 270. With the eye of his soule he saw the Lord looke frowningly vpon him.

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1797.  Mrs. Radcliffe, Italian, xxvi. ‘You shall know me hereafter,’ said the stranger, frowningly.

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1870.  Miss Bridgman, Ro. Lynne, II. ii. 21. Four rows of dark houses that frowningly faced one another.

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