- peartly
- adverb see peart
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
peartly
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peartly — peart·ly … English syllables
peartly — adverb see peart * * * peartˈly adverb • • • Main Entry: ↑peart … Useful english dictionary
peart — peartly, adv. peartness, n. /peart, pyert/, adj. Dial. lively; brisk; cheerful. [1590 1600; var. of PERT] * * * … Universalium
peart — adjective Etymology: alteration of pert Date: circa 1520 chiefly Southern & Midland being in good spirits ; lively • peartly adverb … New Collegiate Dictionary
peart — [pērt, pyərt] adj. [var. of PERT1] Dial. lively, chipper, sprightly, smart, etc. peartly adv … English World dictionary
