erectly

erectly
erect ADJECTIVE 1) rigidly upright or straight. 2) (of a body part) enlarged and rigid, especially in sexual excitement.
VERB 1) construct (a building, wall, etc.). 2) create or establish (a theory or system).
DERIVATIVES erectly adverb erectness noun erector noun.
ORIGIN from Latin erigere 'set up' .

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  • Erectly — E*rect ly, adv. In an erect manner or posture. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • erectly — adverb see erect I …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • erectly — See erectable. * * * …   Universalium

  • erectly — adverb In an erect manner …   Wiktionary

  • erectly — adv. in an upright manner …   English contemporary dictionary

  • erectly — erect·ly …   English syllables

  • straight-backed — I adjective having a straight back a straight backed wooden chair a slim straight backed dancer • Similar to: ↑backed II adverb in a straight backed manner the old man still walks erectly …   Useful english dictionary

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  • Endwise — Endways End ways , Endwise End wise, adv. 1. On end; erectly; in an upright position. [1913 Webster] 2. With the end forward. [1913 Webster] || …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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