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Word: Importunely
Speech Type: Adverb
Etymology:
late Middle English; earliest use found in The Book of the Foundation of St. Bartholomew's Church in London. From importune + -ly
Definition:
Inopportunely, inconveniently, unseasonably; at an inappropriate or unsuitable time.
Definition:
With persistent or pressing solicitation or entreaty; = "importunately". Now somewhat archaic and rare.
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