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tenthly

American  
[tenth-lee] / ˈtɛnθ li /

adverb

  1. in the tenth place; tenth.

Etymology

Origin of tenthly

tenth + -ly

Example Sentences

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The preacher laid out his subject under a great many heads, firstly, secondly, thirdly, up to tenthly.

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