sovereynly

Middle English

Alternative forms

soveraigneli, sovereynli, sovereynelyche, soveraynly, soverenly, sovereinly, sovereynliche, souereignelie, soverainly

Etymology

From sovereyn +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /sɔv(ə)ˈrɛi̯nliː/, /ˈsɔv(ə)rinliː/, /sɔv(ə)ˈrɛi̯nliːtʃ(ə)/, /ˈsɔv(ə)rinliːtʃ(ə)/

Adverb

sovereynly

Outstandingly, phenomenally; in a excellent or outstanding way.
Very, greatly; to a great degree (acting as an intensifier)
Like or as a ruler, monarch or sovereign; kingly or royally.
In the way that a monarch or sovereign deserves or befits.
(rare) Exceptionally; to the highest standard or magnitude.
(rare) Totally; in a complete or total way or without exception.

Descendants

English: sovereignly (archaic)

References

“soverainlī (adv.)” in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-12-02.

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