Meaning of agley | Babel Free

Definitions

Wrong, awry, askew, amiss, or distortedly.

Scotland

Examples

“X tells of cavalry; of Sheridan, Hampton and Fitz Lee; Of Early’s Valley march⟳, that Sheridan long held agley!”

““I don't know⟳ if you know⟳ the meaning of the word ‘agley’, Kipper, but that, to put⟳ it in a nutshell, is the way things have⟳ ganged.””

“"You bastard." "I beg⟳ your pardon Miss⟳ Martin. What did you say⟳." "You heard me." All I need⟳. For Miss⟳ Martin to go agley on me. Pout, stamp⟳ and generally upstage my authority. When they learn⟳ about your inner life, wham they take⟳ liberties with the outer. Until one is driven to putting on the stone face⟳ with creases downturned around the eyes and mouth. Scowl.”

“We meant to sail⟳ from Charleston, but things went agley there, and so we’re bound for Portsmouth now, as fast as we can make⟳ speed⟳.”

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