Savingly
adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 So as to save; with frugality or parsimony.
- 2 So as to save (e.g. from sin/hell/eternal death)
"But this Itch in spite of Morals will be catching, and the beginning natural pleasure will often urge the smartful end, especially in the precipitant Youth, who scarcely sufficiently dread the Fire till they have been savingly burnt."
Example
More examples"But this Itch in spite of Morals will be catching, and the beginning natural pleasure will often urge the smartful end, especially in the precipitant Youth, who scarcely sufficiently dread the Fire till they have been savingly burnt."
Etymology
From saving + -ly.
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