Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From deynte +‎ -ly (adverbial).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈdæi̯nteːliː/, /ˈdæi̯ntiliː/

Adverb

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deyntely

  1. In a graceful or excellent way.
  2. (rare, of food) In a delicate way.

Descendants

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  • English: daintily

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