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Old English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From beald +‎ -līċe.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbæ͜ɑldˌliː.t͡ʃe/, [ˈbæ͜ɑɫdˌliː.t͡ʃe]

Adverb

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bealdlīċe (comparative bealdlīcor)

  1. boldly, confidently, earnestly, instantly, impudently, saucily
    • 10th Century, Vercelli Homily X
      Hwæt, wē nū ġehȳrdon seċġan, men ðā leofestan, hū bealdlīċe spreceð þæt dioful tō þām Hǣlende...
      Indeed, we have heard tell, dearest people, how boldly the devil will speak to the Savior...

Descendants

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  • Middle English: baldeliche, boldeliche, boldely

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