fendly

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

from Old English fēondliċ (“hostile”), corresponding to fend +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfɛndliː/, /ˈfeːndliː/

Adjective

fendly

  1. Hostile
  2. Resembling a demon; devilish, fiendish
  3. (religion) Under the possession of a demon

Descendants

  • English: fiendly
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