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comparative more crossly, superlative most crossly
In a cross manner; angrily. quotations examples
'What do you want, Miss?' he asked, rather crossly.
1956 , Johanna Spyri, Heidi, translation of original by Eileen Hall, page 75
You have the money, but if you want to be mean / Why keep your money (this crossly) and go along
1936, Robert Frost, The Roadside Stand, page 669