hectorly

adj

hectorly

adj

Etymology From hector + -ly.

1

Archaic Resembling a hector; bullying, insolent, or taunting.

hectorly, ruffian-like swaggering or huffinga. 1678 (date written), Isaac Barrow, “(please specify the chapter name or sermon number)”, in The Works of Dr. Isaac Barrow. […], volume (please specify |volume=I to VII), London: A[braham] J[ohn] Valpy, […], published 1830–1831, →OCLC:

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