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gainly

uncommon archaic uk

adjective

1.

graceful and pleasing

  • “gainly conduct”
  • “a gainly youth with dark hair and eyes”
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Origin

From Middle English gaynly, geȝȝnlike, geynliche, equivalent to gain (“straight, direct, convenient, favourable, kindly”, adjective) + -ly (adverbial/adjectival suffix).

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