What does scrimpingly mean?
Scrimpingly means (archaic) In a scrimping or miserly manner..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb
(archaic) In a scrimping or miserly manner..
Chivalry is essentially protective. It is rooted in the consciousness of superior strength. It is expansively generous and scrimpingly just. It will not assure to women a fair field and no favours, which is the salvation of all humanity; but it will protect them from the consequences of their own deeds, and that way lies perdition.
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Scrimpingly means (archaic) In a scrimping or miserly manner..
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Chivalry is essentially protective. It is rooted in the consciousness of superior strength. It is expansively generous and scrimpingly just. It will not assure to women a fair field and no favours, which is the salvation of all humanity; but it will protect them from the consequences of their own deeds, and that way lies perdition.
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