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