idly (adv.) Old form(s): idlely
foolishly, crazily, frivolously
2H4 II.ii.28[Poins to Prince Henry] How ill it follows, after you have laboured so hard, you should talk so idly!
2H6 III.i.255[Suffolk to all, of how not to behave towards an accused murderer] His guilt should be but idly posted over / Because his purpose is not executed
CE IV.iv.127[Luciana to all, of Antipholus and Dromio of Ephesus] how idly do they talk!
KJ V.i.72[Bastard to King John, of Lewis the Dauphin's invasion] Mocking the air with colours idly spread [also: uselessly]
R2 III.iii.171[King Richard to Aumerle] I talk but idly
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