English

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Etymology

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From Middle English hethenli; equivalent to heathen +‎ -ly.

Adjective

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heathenly (comparative more heathenly, superlative most heathenly)

  1. (archaic) heathen
    heathenly peoples

Adverb

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heathenly (comparative more heathenly, superlative most heathenly)

  1. In a heathen manner.