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In a wanton manner; without regularity or restraint; loosely; sportively; gayly; playfully; recklessly; lasciviously.

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  1. adv. In a wanton manner; without regularity or restraint; loosely; sportively; gayly; playfully; recklessly; lasciviously.
  2. adv. Unintentionally; accidentally.
  3. adv. in a wanton manner
  4. adv. in a licentious and promiscuous manner
  5. 1. In a wanton manner; without regularity or restraint; loosely; sportively; gayly; playfully; recklessly; lasciviously. 2. Unintentionally; accidentally. [Obs.] J. Dee.
  6. r:100 r. in a wanton manner