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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

HOPING

ppr. Having hope; indulging desire of good with the expectation of obtaining it, or a belief that it is obtainable. 1. Confiding in.

 

HOPINGLY

adv. With hope or desire of good, and expectation of obtaining it.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

HOPINGLY

HOPINGLY Hop "ing *ly, adv.

 

Defn: In a hopeful manner. Hammond.