"swindlingly" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more swindlingly [comparative], most swindlingly [superlative]
Etymology: From swindling + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|swindling|ly}} swindling + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} swindlingly (comparative more swindlingly, superlative most swindlingly)
  1. In a swindling manner; with swindling as a set objective.
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