hectorly

English

Etymology

From hector +‎ -ly.

Adjective

hectorly (comparative more hectorly, superlative most hectorly)

1. (archaic) Resembling a hector; bullying, insolent, or taunting.
   • a. 1678 (date written), Isaac Barrow, “(please specify the chapter name or sermon number). Of Industry in our particular Calling, as Gentlemen”, in The Works of Dr. Isaac Barrow. […], volume (please specify |volume=I to VII), London: A[braham] J[ohn] Valpy, […], published 1830–1831, →OCLC:

     hectorly, ruffian-like swaggering or huffing

References

• “hectorly”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.