lofly

Middle English

Etymology 1

From lof (“praise”) +‎ -ly (adjectival suffix).

Alternative forms

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlɔfliː/, /ˈlɔːfliː/, /-liːk/

Adjective

lofly (Northern, poetic, uncommon)

  1. praiseworthy, commendable, excellent
  2. commendatory, complimentary
Descendants
  • English: lovely
  • Middle Scots: lovely
References

Etymology 2

Adjective

lofly

  1. alternative form of lovely (adjective)
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