Etymology

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Today it means: Truly; doubtless; honestly; in truth. Full definition →

Middle English verraily
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromverraily
  2. English todayverily

From Middle English verraily, from verray (“true, very”) + -ly. More at very, -ly.

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