hethenli

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From hethen (“heathen”) +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈhɛːðənliː/, /ˈhɛːðənliːtʃ(ə)/

Adverb

hethenli (rare)

  1. Like a pagan.
  2. (biblical) In the manner of the Gentiles.

Descendants

  • English: heathenly

References

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