erly

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Middle English

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɛːr.liː/, /ˈɛr.liː/

Etymology 1

From Old English ǣrlīċ, ārlīċ; equivalent to ere +‎ -ly (adjectival suffix).

Alternative forms

Adjective

erly

  1. early
Antonyms
Descendants
  • English: early
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Etymology 2

From Old English ǣrlīċe, ārlīċe; equivalent to ere +‎ -ly (adverbial suffix).

Alternative forms

Adverb

erly

  1. early
Descendants
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