adv. [f. prec. + -LY2.] In an assuring manner; so as to give confidence.
1877. F. Robinson, Tito’s Troubl., in Casquet of Lit., V. 197/1. ‘Oh, not this week,’ said the master assuringly.
adv. [f. prec. + -LY2.] In an assuring manner; so as to give confidence.
1877. F. Robinson, Tito’s Troubl., in Casquet of Lit., V. 197/1. ‘Oh, not this week,’ said the master assuringly.
