Etymology

amicably

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Today it means: Friendly; in an amicable manner. Full definition →

Middle English amcabily
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromamcabily
  2. English todayamicably

From Middle English amcabily, equivalent to amicable + -ly. Piecewise doublet of amiably.

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