childly en · ADJ
Etymology
From Middle English childly, childlich, childli, from Old English ċildlīċ (“childly, childlish”), equivalent to child + -ly.
Meanings
- Of or pertaining to a young child; childlike
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more childly | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| childlier | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| childliest | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| most childly | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |