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Middle English
Etymology
From gayn (“direct, fast, good, helpful”) + -ly (adverbial suffix). The adjective is from the adverb.
Pronunciation
Adverb
gaynly
- hastily, imminently
- appropriately, correctly
- (rare) kindly, nicely, graciously
- (rare) aptly, easily
- (rare) really, very
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Adjective
gaynly
- kind, nice, respectful
- (rare) proper, appropriate
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