adv. [f. prec. + -LY2.] In a bantering, jesting manner.

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1863.  Mrs. C. Clarke, Shaks. Char., x. 258. Lavatch banteringly replies to his lady.

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1883.  Harper’s Mag., Oct., 702/1. ‘Perhaps you intend to embark for Australia?’ she added, banteringly.

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