Middle English Dictionary Entry
lō̆fli adj.
Entry Info
| Forms | lō̆fli adj. Also loveli(c, lovelike. |
| Etymology | From lō̆f n.(1). |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
(a) Praiseworthy; (b) laudatory.
Associated quotations
a
- a1400 NVPsalter (Vsp D.7)47.1 : Mikel lauerd and loouelike [L laudabilis] swithe he is.
- a1400 NVPsalter (Vsp D.7)95.4 : Mikel lauerd, swith looflike [vr. louelic] to se.
- a1400 NVPsalter (Vsp D.7)144.3 : Mikel lauerd and loflike es he.
- a1500(c1340) Rolle Psalter (UC 64)77.5 : Oure fadirs tels his louely dedis.
- a1500(c1340) Rolle Psalter (UC 64)95.4 : Gret lord and lofly ful mykil..mare he is louely than any creature may thynke.
b
- a1425(c1300) NHom.(1) Martin AM (Cmb Gg.5.31)p.73 : He was rad to tyne mekenes Wit louely worde [vr. loue word] and dereworthynes, For loufe word and worldes blys Gers men tyne meknes, I wys.