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Webster 1913 Edition
Indirectly
Inˊdi-rect′ly
,adv.
In an direct manner; not in a straight line or course; not in express terms; obliquely; not by direct means; hence, unfairly; wrongly.
To tax it
indirectly
by taxing their expense. A. Smith.
Your crown and kingdom
indirectly
held. Shakespeare
Webster 1828 Edition
Indirectly
INDIRECT'LY
,adv.
1.
Not by direct means.2.
Not in express terms. He indirectly mentioned the subject.3.
Unfairly. Your crown and kingdom indirectly held.