bigly

English

Alternative forms

• bygly (13th-15th centuries)

Etymology

From big +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈbɪɡli/

Adverb

bigly (comparative more bigly, superlative most bigly)

1. (now rare) Strongly, with great force.
   • 1485, Sir Thomas Malory, Le Morte Darthur, Book IX:

     Than Sir Trystram cam in, and began so rowghly and so bygly than there was none myght withstonde hym, and thus he endured longe.

2. (now rare) In a blustering or boastful manner; haughtily.

Anagrams

• bilgy