jolily

Middle English

Adverb

jolily

  1. jollily
    • 14th c., Geoffrey Chaucer (translator), The Romaunt of the Rose, lines 2245-2249,
      ffor pride is founde, in every part,
      Contrarie unto loves Art.
      And he that loveth, trewly
      Shulde hym contene iolily,
      Without pride in sondry wise,
      And hym disgysen in queyntise.
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