Middle English Dictionary Entry

hē̆vīlī adv.
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Entry Info

Forms hē̆vīlī adv. Also heveli & (early) hefi(ȝ)like, hefelice, heafalice.
Etymology OE hefiglīce

Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)

1.
(a) With weight, heavily; (b) fig. burdensomely, oppressively; comen ~ on, to fare ill with (sb.).
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2.
(a) With slow or sluggish movement; (b) with indifference, apathetically.
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3.
(a) With grief or sorrow, sadly; (b) with indignation, anger, impatience; beren (taken) ~, to be indignant, etc.; accept (sth.) with indignation, take amiss, etc.
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4.
Violently, intensely, severely.
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