adj. 1 (attrib.) one and only; single, exclusive (the sole reason; has the sole right). 2 archaic or Law (esp. of a woman) unmarried. 3 archaic alone, unaccompanied. solely adv.
[ ME f. OF soule f. L sola fem. of solus alone ]
adj. 1 (attrib.) one and only; single, exclusive (the sole reason; has the sole right). 2 archaic or Law (esp. of a woman) unmarried. 3 archaic alone, unaccompanied. solely adv.
[ ME f. OF soule f. L sola fem. of solus alone ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012