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From abomination + -ly.
First known use, by meaning
- Attested from the late 16ᵗʰ century to the early 18ᵗʰ century. Having the characteristics of an abomination.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Today it means: Having the characteristics of an abomination. Full definition →
From abomination + -ly.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.