parricidally

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From parricidal +‎ -ly.

Adverb[edit]

parricidally (comparative more parricidally, superlative most parricidally)

  1. In a parricidal manner.
    • 1587, Michael Renniger, A Treatise Conteining Two Parts. 1 An Exhortation to True Loue, Loyaltie, and Fidelitie to Her Maiestie. 2 A Treatise Against Treasons, Rebellions, and Such Disloyalties., London: [] Thomas Dawson, []:
      The Roman kingdom for ambitiõ to raigne, was diuided not onely ciuilly, but parricidially. Thus Otto touching the cauſe wherfore hee rebelled againſt his owne father.