ME'ANLY, adv. [See Mean.] Moderately; not in a great degree. In the reign of Domitian, poetry was meanly cultivated. [Not used.]1. Without dignity or rank; in a low condition; as meanly born.2. Poorly; as meanly dressed.3. Without greatness or elevation of mind; without honor; with a low mind or narrow views. He meanly declines to fulfill his promise. Would you meanly thus rely On power, you know, I must obey?4. Without respect; disrespectfully. We cannot bear to hear others speak meanly of our kindred.
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