a. Obs. rare1. [f. SWABBER1 + -LY1.] Like a swabber or sailor of the lowest rank.
1596. Nashe, Saffron Walden, To Rdr. (ad init.) A base swabberly lowsie sailer.
a. Obs. rare1. [f. SWABBER1 + -LY1.] Like a swabber or sailor of the lowest rank.
1596. Nashe, Saffron Walden, To Rdr. (ad init.) A base swabberly lowsie sailer.