"brushingly" meaning in English

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Adverb

Etymology: From brushing + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|brushing|ly}} brushing + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} brushingly (not comparable)
  1. With a brushing motion; barely touching; glancingly. Tags: not-comparable
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          "ref": "1958, The Bedside \"Guardian\":",
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