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Definition of Gauchely
1. gauche [adv] - See also: gauche
Lexicographical Neighbors of Gauchely
Literary usage of Gauchely
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable: Giving the Derivation, Source, Or Origin of by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer (1898)
"Pythagoras meant to teach that his disciples should walk discreetly and wisely,
not basely and feebly or gauchely ..."
2. A Book of Memories of Great Men and Women of the Age, from Personal Acquaintance by Samuel Carter Hall (1871)
"... that I could almost fancy they were howing to me, and get up to return the
compliment, however gauchely. After this extraordinary flight of fancy, ..."
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