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-ly¹ Definition

-ly (lē)

  1. like, characteristic of, suitable to manly, godly, deadly
  2. happening (once) every (specified period of time) hourly, monthly

Etymology: ME < OE -lic < Gmc *lika-, body > like

-ly² Definition

-ly (lē)

  1. in a (specified) manner or direction, to a (specified) extent, in or at a (specified) time or place haply, inwardly, merely
  2. in the (specified) order firstly, thirdly

Etymology: ME < OE -lice < -lic

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  5. ‹ LWPF
  6. ‹ lwei
  7. ‹ Lwów
  8. ‹ Lw
  9. ‹ LVN
  10. ‹ Lviv
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