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From abstemious + -ly.
First known use, by meaning
- First attested in the early 18ᵗʰ century. Marked by abstinence or restraint, especially in relation to food or drink.
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Today it means: Marked by abstinence or restraint, especially in relation to food or drink. Full definition →
From abstemious + -ly.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.