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Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Old English drēoriġlīċe; equivalent to drery +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈdreːriːliː/, /ˈdreːriliː/, /ˈdreːrəliː/, /ˈdreːriːlit͡ʃ(ə)/, /ˈdreːr(ə)lit͡ʃ(ə)/

Adverb

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drerily

  1. In a sad or sorrowful way, drearily.
  2. In a pitiable way; shamefully.

Descendants

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  • English: drearily

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