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deucedly

American  
[doo-sid-lee, dyoo-] / ˈdu sɪd li, ˈdju- /

adverb

Chiefly British.
  1. devilishly; damnably.


Etymology

Origin of deucedly

First recorded in 1810–20; deuced + -ly

Example Sentences

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Deucedly glad to 'ave a chance to serve you, don't you know.

From Buffalo Roost by Cheley, F. H.

"Deucedly provoking!" said Cardo; "we will try again after dinner."

From By Berwen Banks by Raine, Allen

"Deucedly draughty and uncomfortable they must have been," said Carstairs.

From The Guns of Europe by Altsheler, Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander)

Deucedly tired she must have been—and all that kind of thing.

From Lord Jim by Conrad, Joseph

Deucedly awkward, and all that, of course; but I've been wondering whether you would, be willing to tide me over—remittances late, and all that sort of thing.

From The Gray Dawn by White, Stewart Edward

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