What does wishly mean?
Wishly means (obsolete, dialect) Steadfastly; intently..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb
(obsolete, dialect) Steadfastly; intently..
To die seemeth unto him a naturall and indifferent accident: thereon he wishly [translating justement] fixeth his sight, and thereon he resolveth without looking elsewhere.
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Wishly means (obsolete, dialect) Steadfastly; intently..
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To die seemeth unto him a naturall and indifferent accident: thereon he wishly [translating justement] fixeth his sight, and thereon he resolveth without looking elsewhere.
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