Middle English edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

From reuþful +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation edit

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

Adverb edit

rewthfully

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

Descendants edit

  • English: ruthfully
  • Scots: reuthfully (obsolete)

References edit