"hedgingly" meaning in All languages combined

See hedgingly on Wiktionary

Adverb [English]

Forms: more hedgingly [comparative], most hedgingly [superlative]
Etymology: From hedging + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|hedging|ly}} hedging + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} hedgingly (comparative more hedgingly, superlative most hedgingly)
  1. So as to hedge; without making a firm commitment.
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