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loathly1 definition

loathly (lōt̸h′lē, lōt̸h′-)

adverb

Rare unwillingly; reluctantly

Etymology: ME lothlie < OE lathlice: see loath & -ly

loathly2 definition

loathly (lōt̸h′lē)

adjective

Rare loathsome

Etymology: ME lothely < OE lathlice: see loathe & -ly

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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