HOOLY


Meaning of HOOLY in English

I. ˈhœ̅li adverb

Etymology: Middle English holy, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse hōfliga fairly, with moderation, from hōfligr moderate, from hōf moderation, proportion + -ligr -ly; akin to Old Norse hefja to lift — more at heave

chiefly Scotland : in a slow, careful, or gentle manner

II. adjective

Etymology: Middle English (Scots dialect) huly, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse hōfligr moderate

chiefly Scotland : slow , careful

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