Dogly

adj, adv

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, like, or pertaining to dogs or the dog family; canine.

    "I had a little dog who practiced all the dogly virtues. He never tried to get into any chairs or on any couches."

Adverb
  1. 1
    In the manner of a dog.

Synonyms

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caninecanine

Example

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"I had a little dog who practiced all the dogly virtues. He never tried to get into any chairs or on any couches."

Etymology

From Middle English *dogly, *doglich, equivalent dog + -ly. Compare doglike.

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