townly en · ADJ
Etymology
From town + -ly.
Meanings
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(rare) Characteristic of a town or its inhabitants.
The city, although it has been so called certainly by anticipation, already begins to wear a townly aspect, and to exhibit the symptoms of a thriving community.
1838, Public Library of South Australia, South Australian facsimile editions (issue 34, page 13)
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most townly | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more townly | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |