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In an abrupt manner; without giving notice, or without the usual forms; suddenly.

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  1. adv. In an abrupt manner; without giving notice, or without the usual forms; suddenly.
  2. adv. Precipitously.
  3. adv. quickly and without warning; happening unexpectedly; on impulse; without premeditation
  4. 1. In an abrupt manner; without giving notice, or without the usual forms; suddenly. 2. Precipitously. Abruptly pinnate (Bot.), pinnate without an odd leaflet, or other appendage, at the end. Gray.
  5. r:100 r. quickly and without warning