释义 |
† dimiˈnutely, adv. Obs. [f. diminute a. + -ly2.] In a diminished manner or form; incompletely.
1521St. Papers Hen. VIII, I. 79, I never rehersydde Your Graces letters, diminutely, or fully, but by the Kyngis expresse commaundement. 1659Baxter Key Cath. xx. 95 Sciences diminutely and insufficiently delivered by their authors. 1841Fraser's Mag. XXIV. 25 He could..make even Old Hal diminutely to sing [‘to sing small’]. |