Bronchitically

adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Adverb
  1. 1
    With coughing and wheezing caused by bronchitis; (figuratively) with noises reminiscent of such coughing and wheezing.

    "The harmonium quavered bronchitically as Mrs Lackersteen struggled to pump sufficient air into it with the sole pedal that worked."

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"The harmonium quavered bronchitically as Mrs Lackersteen struggled to pump sufficient air into it with the sole pedal that worked."

Etymology

From bronchitic + -ally.

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