schaply

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Either from Old English *ġesċeaplīċ or formed anew from schap +‎ -ly (adjectival suffix).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʃapliː/, /ˈʃaplitʃ/, /ˈʃaːp(ə)-/

Adjective

schaply

  1. Shapely, gorgeous; physically attractive.
  2. (medicine) Properly-shaped; not deformed.
  3. Fit, suitable; meeting requirements.
  4. Prepared or disposed (to do something; for something).

Descendants

  • English: shapely
  • Scots: shapely

References

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