Erringly

/ˈɛrɪŋli/ adverb

Definition

In an erring manner; while making mistakes or acting wrongly.

Etymology

From 'erring' (present participle of 'err') plus the adverb suffix '-ly'. This creates an adverb describing how something is done.

Kelly Says

This is a poetic or formal way to say 'while making mistakes'—you might read it in older literature but it's rarely used in modern conversation!

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