laweful

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From lawe +‎ -ful.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlau̯(ə)ful/

Adjective

laweful (plural and weak singular lawefulle)

  1. Lawful; allowed by the law or legal system.
  2. Morally correct; allowed by one's moral code.
  3. Legally or morally required, obligated, or demanded.
  4. Following or respecting the local laws.
  5. Respectable; highly accepted by society.
  6. (rare) Usual, traditional, normal.
  7. (rare) Allowed, accepted, permitted.

Descendants

  • English: lawful
  • Scots: lawfu

References

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