Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From reuþful +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈriu̯θfuliː/, /ˈriu̯θfuliːtʃ(ə)/

Adverb

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rewthfully

  1. sadly, sorrily, distressingly
  2. feebly, piteously
  3. thankfully, fortunately

Descendants

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  • English: ruthfully
  • Scots: reuthfully (obsolete)

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