释义 |
lownly, adv. Sc.|ˈlaʊnlɪ| [f. lown a. + -ly2.] In a ‘lown’ manner. a. Calmly, quietly; in a low tone. b. In shelter, under fostering care.
1788Picken Poems 56 His todlan wee anes..Nurs't lownly up aneath his care. 18..R. Chambers Wheesht! Speak loundly about it; and don't say I told you. 1890J. Service Thir Notandums viii. 53 Lownly my faither leuch to himsel'. |