derkly

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From derk +‎ -ly (adverbial suffix); compare Old English deorclīċe.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdɛrkliː/, /ˈdɛrklit͡ʃ(ə)/

Adverb

derkly

  1. Inconspicuously; with subtlety.
  2. (rare) Incomprehensibly; with difficulty.

Descendants

  • English: darkly

References

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