narowly

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Middle English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

neruhliche, narruliche, nearowliche, nearwliche (Early Middle English)

Etymology[edit]

From narwe +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation[edit]

IPA^(key): /ˈnarwəliː/, /ˈnarɔu̯liː/, /ˈnarwəlit͡ʃ(ə)/

Adverb[edit]

narowly (rare)

Within a narrow area; not allowing for much space.
Strictly, restrictively; without much laxness.
In a spartan or unassuming way.

Descendants[edit]

English: narrowly

References[edit]

“narwelī, adv.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2019-08-27.

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