Etymology

sinisterly

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Today it means: In a sinister manner. Full definition →

Middle English sinistrely
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromsinistrely
  2. English todaysinisterly

From Middle English sinistrely, equivalent to sinister + -ly.

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