Etymology

ruggedly

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Today it means: In a rugged manner. Full definition →

Middle English ruggedli
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromruggedli
  2. English todayruggedly

From Middle English ruggedli, ruggidly, equivalent to rugged + -ly.

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