Middle English Dictionary Entry
fulsǒmlī adv.
Entry Info
| Forms | fulsǒmlī adv. |
| Etymology | From adj. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
(a) Abundantly, profusely; (b) don ~, annoy [cp. adj.].
Associated quotations
a
- a1375(1335-1361) WPal.(KC 13)4325 : Þann were spacli spices spended al a-boute fulsumli at þe ful to eche freke.
- a1425 *Medulla (Stnh A.1.10)2b : Affatim: fulsumli.
- (?a1439) Lydg.FP (Bod 263)3.687 : Whan she maketh most fulsumli hir profres, Hir blaundisshyng is farsid with falsheed.
- a1456(a1449) Lydg.My Lady (Add 16165)28 : And þe planetis alle seven Moost fulsomly yif þer hir light.
- c1450(?c1408) Lydg.RS (Frf 16)3336 : Iuno..Graunteth tresour..Fulsomly to alle tho That drawen vn-to hir servise.
b
- a1425 *Medulla (Stnh A.1.10)27a : Fatigo: To tray or lappe or do fulsumli.