A-tilt

adv

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Definitions

Adverb

1
With a lance.
"To run a-tilt at men, and wield / Their naked tools in open field;"

Synonyms

aslant beveled bias biased canted canted

Example

"To run a-tilt at men, and wield / Their naked tools in open field;"

Etymology

From a- + tilt.

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