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tactily, adv.|ˈtæktɪlɪ| [Irreg. f. tact + -ly2.] = tactfully adv.
1895G. Meredith Amazing Marriage I. iv. 37 She had to warn her brother to preserve his balance. He tactily did so, aware of the necessity. 1929M. Lowry Let. 13 Mar. (1967) 5 The bewildered parent..would be willing to pay you 5 or 6 guineas a week (I should say six personally, but tactily) if you would tolerate me for any period..as a member of your household. |