Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Light (-ly)
light (-ly), adv. [see light, n.]
- Gayly, airily, without heed or care.
- With little weight.
- Without deep impression, softly.
- Nimbly, with agility; not heavily or tardily.
- Not chastely, wantonly.
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