Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for MIS'CHIEV-OUS-LY
MIS'CHIEV-OUSMIS'CHIEV-OUS-NESS
MIS'CHIEV-OUS-LY, adv.
- With injury, hurt, loss or damage. We say, the law operates mischievously.
- With evil intention or disposition. The injury was done mischievously.
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