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单词 footlessly
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Definition of footlessly in English:

footlessly

adverb ˈfʊtləsli

  • 1Irish English. So as to be unable to stand upright. Only in "footlessly drunk", incapably drunk. Compare "footless", "legless"rare.

  • 2Without firm basis, support, or footing. More generally: aimlessly, without direction; randomly.

  • 3Of movement: without (apparent) use of the foot or feet. Often somewhat fanciful or poetic.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in National Advocate. From footless + -ly.

Definition of footlessly in US English:

footlessly

adverbˈfʊtləsli

  • 1Irish English. So as to be unable to stand upright. Only in "footlessly drunk", incapably drunk. Compare "footless", "legless"rare.

  • 2Without firm basis, support, or footing. More generally: aimlessly, without direction; randomly.

  • 3Of movement: without (apparent) use of the foot or feet. Often somewhat fanciful or poetic.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in National Advocate. From footless + -ly.
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