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Gainly

adj, adv

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Proper; suitable; becoming. UK, dialectal
  2. 2
    Ready to help; kindly; gracious. archaic
  3. 3
    Graceful; tactful.
  4. 4
    Shapely; handsome. humorous
Adjective
  1. 1
    graceful and pleasing wordnet
Adverb
  1. 1
    Suitably; fitly; conveniently; readily.
  2. 2
    Thoroughly; completely; (with adjectives) very.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English gaynly, geȝȝnlike, geynliche, equivalent to gain (“straight, direct, convenient, favourable, kindly”, adjective) + -ly (adverbial/adjectival suffix).

Etymology 2

From Middle English gaynly, geȝȝnlike, geynliche, equivalent to gain (“straight, direct, convenient, favourable, kindly”, adjective) + -ly (adverbial/adjectival suffix).

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