scathely en · ADJ
Etymology
From Middle English skathlye, equivalent to scathe + -ly. Compare Middle English skathely (adverb).
Meanings
- (Scotland, UK, dialectal) Harmful; scatheful.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more scathely | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most scathely | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| skaithly | alternative | lexicographic |