adv. [f. prec. + -LY.] In an alliterative manner; with alliteration.
1823. Hone, Anc. Myst., 25. Mary is greatly astonished, and she is thus alliteratively addressed by the Angel, ‘Mayde, most mercyfull, and mekest in mende.’
1881. Punch, 19 March, 124. Alliteratively … described as ‘beastly bellowing.’
