I. ˈau̇(-ə)r-lē adverb
Date: 15th century
: at or during every hour ; also : frequently , continually
II. adjective
Date: circa 1530
1.
a. : occurring hour by hour
hourly bus service
b. : frequent , continual
in hourly expectation of the rain's stopping
2. : computed in terms of an hour
an hourly wage
3. : paid by the hour
hourly workers