Etymology

askingly

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Today it means: In an asking manner; so as to ask. Full definition →

Middle English askingli
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromaskingli
  2. English todayaskingly

From Middle English askingli, axingly, equivalent to asking + -ly.

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