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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Menaciouslie, adv. [e.m.E. minacious a. (1660) threatening; cf. also OF. menac(h)eusement (Godef.).] In a menacing manner. —1674 Inverness Presb. 43.
Donald … boasted as also menaciouslie threatened the minister
