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In the manner of a bishop. [Obs.]

In a biting manner.

In a bitter manner.

Odd in manner or appearance; fantastic; whimsical; extravagant; grotesque. C. Kingsley.

To utter or tell unnecessarily, or in a thoughtless manner; to publish (secrets or trifles) without reserve or discretion. Udall. And yonder a vile physician blabbing The case of his patient. Tennyson.

scurrilous language, or treats others with foul abuse; a scoundrel; a rough. A man whose manners and sentiments are decidedly below those of his class deserves to be called a blackguard. Macaulay.

In the manner of or resembling a blackguard; abusive; scurrilous; ruffianly.

In a black manner; darkly, in color; gloomily; threateningly; atrociously. "Deeds so blackly grim and horrid." Feltham.

In a blameless manner.

Mild; soft; gentle; smooth and soothing in manner; suave; as, a bland temper; bland persuasion; a bland sycophant. "Exhilarating vapor bland." Milton.

In a bland manner; mildly; suavely.

In a blank manner; without expression; vacuously; as, to stare blankly. G. Eliot.

In a blasphemous manner.

In a blatant manner.

The art or act of describing or depicting heraldic bearings in the proper language or manner. Peacham.

In a blithe manner.

In a bloody manner; cruelly; with a disposition to shed blood.

In a blooming manner.

To weep noisily, or so as to disfigure the face; to cry in a childish manner. She wept, she blubbered, and she tore her hair. Swift.

The character or manner of a bluestocking; female pedantry. [Colloq.]