"roupily" meaning in English

See roupily in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adverb

Forms: more roupily [comparative], most roupily [superlative]
Etymology: roupy + -ly Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|roupy|ly}} roupy + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} roupily (comparative more roupily, superlative most roupily)
  1. In a manner as if affected with roup. In a hoarse or husky manner.
    Sense id: en-roupily-en-adv-MeA6wiTb Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ly

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