Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Old English earfoþlīc (adjective), earfoþlīce (adverb); equivalent to arveð +‎ -liche (adverbial suffix).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈarvəðliːtʃ(ə)/

Adverb

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arveðliche (Early Middle English)

  1. With great effort, difficultly.
  2. painfully, distressfully, tortuously

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