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adv
In a profane manner, irreverently, with marked disrespect for the sacred.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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adverb
in an irreverent or profane manner
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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adverb
with curses
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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History
Etymology tree English profane Middle English -ly English -ly English profanely From profane + -ly.
Across languages
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
