adv. Obs. [f. prec. + -LY2.] In a braving manner; boastfully, defiantly.

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1616.  Sheldon, Miracles of Antichr., 4 (L.). Bravingly, in your epistle to Sir Edward Hobby, you end thus.

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1631.  Brathwait, Whimzies, 47. Hee domineeres bravely; beares himselfe toward his ragged regiment bravingly.

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