Etymology

humanly

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humanly · adverb1

From human (adjective) + -ly (adverbial suffix). Piecewise doublet of humanely (in Middle English as humanly, when human and humane had not yet become different words).

humanly · adjective2

From human (noun) + -ly (adjectival suffix). Used once in Middle English, as humaynly, modelled on Middle Dutch menschelijc and meaning “characteristic of human nature”.

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