scathely

English

Alternative forms

• skaithly (Scotland)

Etymology

From Middle English skathlye, equivalent to scathe +‎ -ly. Compare Middle English skathely (adverb).

Adjective

scathely (comparative more scathely, superlative most scathely)

1. (British, dialectal, Scotland) Harmful; scatheful.

Anagrams

• Atchleys, chastely, hyclates