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In a knavish manner; dishonestly; fraudulently.

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  1. adv. In a knavish manner; dishonestly; fraudulently.
  2. adv. Mischievously; waggishly; roguishly.
  3. adv. in an subtle, cunning manner
  4. 1. In a knavish manner; dishonestly; fraudulently. Holland. 2. Mischievously; waggishly; roguishly. "Knavishly witty." Gayton.
  5. adv. In a knavish manner; dishonestly; fraudulently. adv. Mischievously; waggishly; roguishly.