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Webster 1913 Edition


Abruptly

Ab-rupt′ly

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adv.
1.
In an abrupt manner; without giving notice, or without the usual forms; suddenly.
2.
Precipitously.

Webster 1828 Edition


Abruptly

ABRUPT'LY

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adv.
suddenly; without giving notice, or without the usual forms; as, the Minister left France abruptly.