leohtlice

Old English

Etymology

From lēoht +‎ -līċ +‎ -e, equivalent to lēohtlīċ +‎ -e. Cognate with Old High German līhtlīhho.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈle͜oːxtˌliː.t͡ʃe/

Adverb

lēohtlīċe

  1. lightly, slightly, gently, easily, quickly, without trouble, effort, or force
  2. without harshness, with little inconvenience

Descendants

  • Middle English: lihtliche, liȝtliche, lyghtly

References

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