falsely

Founding-era definition · Webster's 1828 American Dictionary

FALSELY, adverb fols'ly. 1. In a manner contrary to truth and fact; not truly; as, to speak or swear falsely; to testify falsely 2. Treacherously; perfidiously. Swear to me - that thou wilt not deal falsely with me. Genesis 21:23. 3. Erroneously; by mistake.
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