trimmingly

Definitions

1. With reprimand or chastising.
   colloquial, dated
2. So as to trim, or switch between favouring different parties.
   dated

Examples

“Well, really, I think⟳ when one looks about Europe, One may say⟳ that matters are going on swimmingly For a party who likes to give⟳ fools and knaves due rope, And then seize the opening to lecture⟳ them trimmingly.”

“The French carry⟳ it trimmingly, and direct⟳ every thing to their main point⟳ of the Spanish succession. In all probability they will favour that party which gives them the best assurances in that particular[…]”

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