Frenchly
/ˈfɹɛn(t)ʃli/ adj, adv
adj, adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 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 In the manner of the French or their language.
"Van Kampen, who anticipated Motley in disparaging the Walloons as being Frenchly fickle..."
Synonyms
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More examples"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).