pressly

See also: Pressly

English

Etymology

From press +‎ -ly.

Adverb

pressly (comparative more pressly, superlative most pressly)

  1. (obsolete) closely; concisely
    (Can we find and add a quotation of Ben Jonson to this entry?)
    • a. 1695', John Lightfoot, Remains
      Study them pressly, for they are of infinite sweetness and satisfaction.

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