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Webster 1913 Edition


Beastly

Beast′ly

(bēst′ly̆)
,
Adj.
1.
Pertaining to, or having the form, nature, or habits of, a beast.
Beastly
divinities and droves of gods.
Prior.
2.
Characterizing the nature of a beast; contrary to the nature and dignity of man; brutal; filthy.
The
beastly
vice of drinking to excess.
Swift.
3.
Abominable;
as,
beastly
weather
.
[Colloq. Eng.]
Syn. – Bestial; brutish; irrational; sensual; degrading.

Webster 1828 Edition


Beastly

BE'ASTLY

,
Adj.
Like a beast; brutal; coarse; filthy; contrary to the nature and dignity of man.
1.
Having the form or nature of a beast.