elusively

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elusively - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Elusive \E*lu"sive\, a.
     Tending to elude; using arts or deception to escape; adroitly
     escaping or evading; eluding the grasp; fallacious.
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           Elusive of the bridal day, she gives
           Fond hopes to all, and all with hopes deceives. --Pope.
     -- E*lu"sive*ly, adv. -- E*lu"sive*ness, n.
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