schaply

Middle English

Alternative forms

schapli, schaplich, schappely, shaplich, shaply, shapply, shapplych

Etymology

Either from Old English *ġesċeaplīċ or formed anew from schap +‎ -ly (adjectival suffix).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈʃapliː/, /ˈʃaplitʃ/, /ˈʃaːp(ə)-/

Adjective

schaply

Shapely, gorgeous; physically attractive.
(medicine) Properly-shaped; not deformed.
Fit, suitable; meeting requirements.
Prepared or disposed (to do something; for something).

Descendants

English: shapely
Scots: shapely

References

“shā̆plī, adj.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007.

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