modilich

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From mody +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmoːdiːliːk(ə)/, /ˈmoːdiːliːtʃ(ə)/, /ˈmoːdiːliː/

Adverb

modilich (rare)

  1. (Early Middle English) Boastfully, conceitedly, arrogantly, or vainly; in a way displaying pride.
  2. Furiously; in a way causing conflict, war, or strife.

Descendants

  • English: moodily

References

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