plaguy

Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.

In the United States used adverbially, in the same sense as plaguily.


The circumstances of the case should make the committee less "avidus glorlie," for all praise of them would look plaguy suspicious.--Lord Byron to Lord Holland, Let. 107.

The Prince de Joinville is a plaguy handsome man, and as full of fun as a kitten.--Sam Slick in England, ch. 22.

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