"crossly" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more crossly [comparative], most crossly [superlative]
Etymology: cross + -ly Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|cross|ly}} cross + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} crossly (comparative more crossly, superlative most crossly)
  1. In a cross manner; angrily. Translations (in a cross manner): сърдито (sǎrdito) (Bulgarian), ядосано (jadosano) (Bulgarian)
    Sense id: en-crossly-en-adv-mFCAvLrN Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ly

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