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1. abbreviately, adv. View full entry 1599
...In an abbreviated manner or form; shortly, briefly, concisely....
2. abominationly, adv. View full entry 1592
...In a way or to an extent which is abominable; abominably, hatefully....
3. ab origine, adv. View full entry 1537
...From the beginning; from the creation of the world; from the conception (of an idea, plan, etc.)....
4. abortively, adv. View full entry 1552
...In an abortive manner; without success or fulfilment; uselessly, ineffectually; †by a miscarriage or untimely birth, prematurely (obs.)....
5. † aboutwards, adv. View full entry 1536
...= aboutward...
6. above board, adv. and adj. View full entry 1594
...Cards (esp. Gambling). With one's cards visible above the level of the playing table, so as to avoid suspicion of cheating. Also in fig. context. Obs....
7. † above-hand, adv. View full entry 1581
...With the hand in a position below and supporting the thing held; with an action involving this position of the hand....
8. above-head, adv. View full entry 1548
...Overhead....
9. ab ovo, adv. View full entry a1586
...From the very beginning. Cf. ab initio...
10. abreid, adv. View full entry c1540
...= abroad (in various senses)....
11. abruptly, adv. View full entry 1565
...With sudden movement, interruption, or change; suddenly, without warning; (also) brusquely, curtly....
12. abstinently, adv. View full entry 1572
...In an abstinent manner, restrainedly; without self-indulgence....
13. absurdly, adv. View full entry 1559
...In an illogical or ridiculously incongruous manner; in a manner obviously opposed to what is reasonable or appropriate....
14. abusedly, adv. View full entry 1565
...Improperly; mistakenly; abusively; spec. by abuse of language....
15. † aˈbushmently, adv. View full entry 1552
...In ambush, by way of ambuscade....
16. abusively, adv. View full entry 1531
...Improperly, incorrectly, inappropriately; corruptly; wrongly; spec. by improper use of language or terms; catachrestically....
17. † accidentarily, adv. View full entry 1591
...By way of accidental or secondary effect; incidentally....
18. accurately, adv. View full entry 1549
...With care, carefully. Obs....
19. accusingly, adv. View full entry 1580
...In an accusing manner; reproachfully....
20. accustomarily, adv. View full entry 1577
...According to custom; usually, customarily....
