Middle English Dictionary Entry
wā̆stlī adv.
Entry Info
Forms | wā̆stlī adv. |
Etymology | From wā̆st(e adj. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
To no effect, fruitlessly.
Associated quotations
- (a1382) WBible(1) (Bod 959)Is.30.7 : Egipt forsoþe wastli & in veyn shal helpen.