Frenchly

/ˈfɹɛn(t)ʃli/ adj, adv

adj, adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    French. obsolete

    "As their bodily exerciſe was Frenchly, ſo their vvits activity was alſo; for they uſed to be pleaſant and facetious in French focus."

Adverb
  1. 1
    In the manner of the French or their language.

    "Van Kampen, who anticipated Motley in disparaging the Walloons as being Frenchly fickle..."

Example

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"As their bodily exerciſe was Frenchly, ſo their vvits activity was alſo; for they uſed to be pleaſant and facetious in French focus."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From French + -ly (adjectival suffix).

Etymology 2

From French + -ly (adverbial suffix).

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