homly

Middle English

Alternative forms

• homli, homely, homlich, hamly, homelely, hoomly, hamely, homle, hamlye, homelye, hamelye, hamelie, homelye, homeli

Etymology

From Old English *hāmlīċ, from Proto-West Germanic *haimalīk. Equivalent to home +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈhɔːmliː/

Adverb

homly

1. Familiarly, in a way denoting a close relationship.
2. With consideration, kindness, and humility.
3. Without grandeur; in a simple and direct way.
4. In a rough and unpolished way.
5. (rare) Frequently, widely.

References

• “hōmlī, adv.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-04-12.

Adjective

homly

1. Domestic, home-related; of or in a home.
2. Endemic; belonging inside a domain or thing.
3. Of the household; part of the household.
   • c. 1395, John Wycliffe, John Purvey [et al.], transl., Bible (Wycliffite Bible (later version), MS Lich 10.)‎, published c. 1410, Matheu 10:36, page 4v, column 2; republished as Wycliffe's translation of the New Testament, Lichfield: Bill Endres, 2010:

     and þe enemyes of a man ben þei þat ben homeli wiþ hym

     And a person's enemies will be those who're at home with them.

4. Familiar, on good terms, friendly.
5. Having intercourse (with someone).
6. Well-known, familiar (with something)
7. Mild, calm, good-natured.
8. Simplistic, rustic.
9. Unattractive, not good-looking.

Descendants

• English: homely
• Scots: hamely

References

• “hōmlī, adj.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-04-12.

Noun

homly

1. The inhabitants of a home or homestead

References

• “hōmlī, adj.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-04-12.