homly
Middle English edit
Alternative forms edit
- homli, homely, homlich, hamly, homelely, hoomly, hamely, homle, hamlye, homelye, hamelye, hamelie, homelye, homeli
Etymology edit
From Old English *hāmlīċ, from Proto-West Germanic *haimalīk. Equivalent to home + -ly.
Pronunciation edit
Adverb edit
homly
- Familiarly, in a way denoting a close relationship.
- With consideration, kindness, and humility.
- Without grandeur; in a simple and direct way.
- In a rough and unpolished way.
- (rare) Frequently, widely.
References edit
- “hōmlī, adv.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-04-12.
Adjective edit
homly
- Domestic, home-related; of or in a home.
- Endemic; belonging inside a domain or thing.
- Of the household; part of the household.
- c. 1395, John Wycliffe, John Purvey [et al.], transl., Bible (Wycliffite Bible (later version), MS Lich 10.)[1], 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.
- Familiar, on good terms, friendly.
- Having intercourse (with someone).
- Well-known, familiar (with something)
- Mild, calm, good-natured.
- Simplistic, rustic.
- Unattractive, not good-looking.
Descendants edit
References edit
- “hōmlī, adj.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-04-12.
Noun edit
homly
- The inhabitants of a home or homestead
References edit
- “hōmlī, adj.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-04-12.