Middle English Dictionary Entry
ōld(e)lī adv.
Entry Info
| Forms | ōld(e)lī adv. |
| Etymology | From ōld(e adj. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
(a) In the manner of an aged person; (b) gravely, solemnly.
Associated quotations
a
- a1500(?c1450) Florence (Cmb Ff.2.38)248 : When he coghyth and oldely grones, I can not on hys lede.
b
- c1175 Orm.(Jun 1)1229 : Oxe ganngeþþ haȝheliȝ & aldelike lateþþ..& shæwenn..Elldernemanness late.
- c1175 Orm.(Jun 1)2553 : Ȝho toc onn full aldeliȝ To fraȝȝnenn Godess enngell All hu ȝho shollde berenn child Wiþþutenn macchess mæne.