Meanings
comparative more nymphly · superlative most nymphly
- rareBefitting a nymph.
Of course because she was not a nymph she did not indulge in nymphly activities with fauns.
1992, Piers Anthony, The color of her panties1 more example
Eucritos dear, I vow my heart doth ache / To think this the last time we two confer. / Wed it to memory with rare nymphly lore.
1914, Thomas Sturge Moore, The sea is kind
Origin
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