Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for FALSE'LY
FALSE'LY, adv. [fols'ly.]
- In a manner contrary to truth and fact; not truly; as, to speak or swear falsely; to testify falsely.
- Treacherously; perfidiously. Swear to me – that thou wilt not deal falsely with me. Gen. xxi.
- Erroneously; by mistake. Smallridge.
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