homly

Middle English

Alternative forms

homli, homely, homlich, hamly, homelely, hoomly, hamely, homle, hamlye, homelye, hamelye, hamelie, homelye

Etymology

From Old English *hāmlīc, from Proto-Germanic *haimalīkaz; equivalent to home +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈhɔːmliː/

Adverb

homly

familiarly, in a way denoting a close relationship.
With consideration, kindness, and humility.
Without grandeur; in a simple and direct way.
In a rough and unpolished way.
(rare) Frequently, widely.

References

“hōmlī (adv.)” in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-04-12.

Adjective

homly

Domestic, home-related; of or in a home.
Endemic; belonging inside a domain or thing.
Of the household; part of the household
familiar, on good terms, friendly
Having intercourse (with someone)
well-known, familiar (with something)
mild, calm, good-natured
simplistic, rustic
unattractive, not good-looking

References

“hōmlī (adj.)” in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-04-12.

Descendants

English: homely (obsolete in most senses)
Scots: hamely

Noun

homly

The inhabitants of a home or homestead

References

“hōmlī (adv.)” in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-04-12.

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