Scrimpingly
adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 In a scrimping or miserly manner. archaic
"Chivalry is essentially protective. It is rooted in the consciousness of superior strength. It is expansively generous and scrimpingly just. It will not assure to women a fair field and no favours, which is the salvation of all humanity; but it will protect them from the consequences of their own deeds, and that way lies perdition."
Example
More examples"Chivalry is essentially protective. It is rooted in the consciousness of superior strength. It is expansively generous and scrimpingly just. It will not assure to women a fair field and no favours, which is the salvation of all humanity; but it will protect them from the consequences of their own deeds, and that way lies perdition."
Etymology
From scrimping + -ly.