"hectorly" meaning in All languages combined

See hectorly on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more hectorly [comparative], most hectorly [superlative]
Etymology: From hector + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|hector|ly}} hector + -ly Head templates: {{en-adj}} hectorly (comparative more hectorly, superlative most hectorly)
  1. Resembling a hector; blustering; insolent; taunting.
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