Both Uses
blithe
in
The Witch of Blackbird Pond
(Edited)
- "I'll find one, never you fear," she said blithely.
p. 133.9blithely = in a carefree and happy manner
- "But thee knows, the truth is these old eyes of mine can't even see to thread a needle."
"Then Prudence and I will make you a dress," promised Kit blithely.p. 171.3 *blithely = happily unconcerned
Definitions:
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(1)
(blithe) carefree and happy -- often unaware of or ignoring something that should be of concern
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)