A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
Hide Quotations Hide Etymology
About this entry:
First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Luf(e)lely, Luvilelie, adv. [North. ME. luuelili (Cursor M.), louelyly (Morte Arth.); f. Luf(e)ly a., Luvely a.] In a loving or friendly manner, affectionately, cordially, amiably. —1375 Barb. xvii. 315 (E).
Thar capitane Tretyt thaim sa luflely [C. lusumly, H. louingly] 1596 Dalr. II. 459/16.
The Quene … be the burgesses of Edinburgh verie luuilelie and honorablie was receiuet
