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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

PRECIOUSLY

adv. Valuably; to a great price. 1. Contemptibly; in irony.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

PRECIOUSLY

PRECIOUSLY Pre "cious *ly, adv.

 

Defn: In a precious manner; expensively; extremely; dearly. Also used ironically.