arghly

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Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old English earhlīce, earglīce; equivalent to argh +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈarxliː/, /ˈarwəliː/, /ˈarɛu̯lit͡ʃ(ə)/

Adverb

arghly

  1. (rare) While panicking or scared; scaredly.
  2. (rare) evilly, maliciously
  3. (rare) With challenge or hardship.

Descendants

  • Scots: arghly (obsolete)

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