Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • In a moanful manner; with moans or lamentation.

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Examples

  • 'See horse spout,' she would say moanfully; and that instant, if Dorothy was not present, a messenger would be despatched to her.

    St. George and St. Michael Volume II George MacDonald 1864

  • 'See horse spout,' she would say moanfully; and that instant, if Dorothy was not present, a messenger would be despatched to her.

    St. George and St. Michael George MacDonald 1864

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