Drubly

/ˈdrʌbli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner resembling drubbing or beating; roughly or forcefully.

Etymology

From 'drub' plus the adverb suffix '-ly' (in the manner of). Creates an adverb describing how something is done in a drubbing manner.

Kelly Says

The adverb 'drubly' is so rare that most modern dictionaries don't include it—it's a ghost word from centuries of English that's been completely forgotten!

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