adv. [f. prec. + -LY2.] In a covetous manner; with cupidity.

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1382.  Wyclif, Ezek. xxii. 12. Gredili, or coueytously, thou falsly chalengidist thi neiȝbours.

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1535.  Coverdale, Hab. ii. 9. Wo vnto him, that couetously gathereth euell gotten goodes in to his house.

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1607.  Shaks., Timon, IV. iii. 408. If he couetously reserue it, how shall’s get it?

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1641.  Hinde, J. Bruen, vii. 26. So earthly minded, and covetously affected.

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1890.  Pall Mall Gaz., 18 Jan., 2/3. There is nothing to do but … listen covetously to the musical whistle of the widgeon.

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