erthely

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Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old English eorþlīċ; equivalent to erthe (earth) +‎ -ly (adjectival suffix), which some forms are remodelled on.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɛːrð(ə)liː/, /ˈɛrð(ə)liː/, /-lit͡ʃ/
  • (with elision) IPA(key): /ˈɛːrliː/, /ˈɛrliː/, /-lit͡ʃ/

Adjective

erthely

  1. Of the material world; having material, temporal existence.
  2. (rare) Like earth; earthy.

Descendants

  • English: earthly
  • Scots: erdly (obsolete)

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