Etymology

gainly

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Today it means: Suitably; fitly; conveniently; readily. Full definition →

Middle English gaynly
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromgaynly
  2. English todaygainly

From Middle English gaynly, geȝȝnlike, geynliche, equivalent to gain (“straight, direct, convenient, favourable, kindly”, adjective) + -ly (adverbial/adjectival suffix).

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