adv. [f. as next + -LY2.] In a thorny manner; so as to be thorny.

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1869.  Blackie, Musa Burschicosa, 123.

        Muddily diving,
Thornily striving,
Idly reviving
    Some foolish old strife.

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1887.  Blackmore, Springhaven, xvi. Thornily crested with good stout furze.

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