atterly en · ADJ
Etymology
From Middle English atterlich, from Old English ātorlīċ (“poisonous”). Compare Dutch etterlijk. By surface analysis, atter + -ly.
Meanings
- (archaic, dialectal) Poisonous; attery
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most atterly | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more atterly | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |