Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for SING'LY
SING'LY, adv.
- Individually; particularly; as, to make men singly and personally good. – Tillotson.
- Only; by himself. Look thee, 'tis so, thou singly honest man. – Shak.
- Without partners, companions or associates; as, to attack another singly. At ombre singly to decide their doom. Dryden.
- Honestly; sincerely.
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