lawly en · ADJ
Etymology
From Middle English lawly, Northern variant of Middle English lowly, louly, louelich, equivalent to law (“low”) + -ly. More at lowly.
Meanings
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(Scotland, alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of lowly.
alt of lowly
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more lawly | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most lawly | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |