Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From sovereyn +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /sɔv(ə)ˈræi̯nliː/, /ˈsɔv(ə)rinliː/, /sɔv(ə)ˈræi̯nlit͡ʃ(ə)/, /ˈsɔv(ə)rinlit͡ʃ(ə)/

Adverb

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sovereynly

  1. outstandingly, phenomenally
  2. very, greatly (acting as an intensifier)
  3. kingly (like or as a sovereign)
  4. befitting a sovereign
  5. (rare) exceptionally (to the highest standard or magnitude).
  6. (rare) totally, completely (without exception)

Descendants

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  • English: sovereignly (archaic)

References

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