Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Old English lahlīċe; influenced by and equivalent to lawe +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈlau̯(ə)liːtʃ(ə)/, /ˈlau̯(ə)liː/

Adverb

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laweliche (rare, mainly Early ME)

  1. In a lawful way; with lawfulness.

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