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evenlike en · ADV · etymology 1

Etymology

From Middle English efenlike, also evenliche, from Old English efnlīċe (“evenly, equally”, adverb). More at evenly.

Meanings

1. (dialectal, nonstandard) Evenly.
   • "I figured to show you how to practice your stitches on the mendin' 'til you can sew them all small an' evenlike. 1999, Pamela Quint Chambers, The Bride Quilt - Page 217:

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evenlike en · ADJ · etymology 2

Etymology

From even + -like. Compare Middle English evenlike, Old English efenlīc (“equal, even”).

Meanings

1. Characteristically even, equal, or level.
   • The magnetic field component, Hz, of the waveguide mode considered assumes an evenlike symmetry along the center of the waveguide. In type A structures, the photonic crystal cladding has even symmetry along the center of the defect. 2004, Optics Letters - Volume 29, Pages 417-912 - Page 861
   • Kate was not of a sorrowful disposition; but since the death of an affectionate mother, whom she had dearly loved, her natural vivacity had settled into an evenlike seriousness of manner, which gave to her pleasing countenance a doubly interesting appearance [...] 1835, The Dublin Penny Journal, volumes 3-4, page 247:

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