- whitely
- adverb Date: 14th century with an effect of whiteness ; so as to show or appear white
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
whitely
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Whitely — White ly, a. Like, or coming near to, white. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
whitely — [hwīt′lē] adv. so as to be white; with a white or pale appearance … English World dictionary
whitely — /hwuyt lee, wuyt /, adv. with a white hue or color: The sun shone whitely. [1350 1400; late ME; see WHITE, LY] * * * … Universalium
whitely — white ► ADJECTIVE 1) of the colour of milk or fresh snow, due to the reflection of all visible rays of light. 2) very pale. 3) relating to a human group having light coloured skin, especially of European ancestry. 4) morally or spiritually pure.… … English terms dictionary
whitely — I. adverb Etymology: Middle English whitly, from whit white + ly, adverb suffix : so as to show or appear white : with an effect of whiteness reflect light whitely like clouds or snow Time II. adjective … Useful english dictionary
Whitely King — (18??–?) was a union organizer in Australia in the late 19th century. He is featured in the folk song The Shearer and the Rouseabout by Joe Watson and the poem Saint Peter by Henry Lawson (later adapted into a folk song by Peter Duggan).A certain … Wikipedia
whitely — adverb In a white manner … Wiktionary
Whitely — This is a locational surname of Olde English pre 7th century origins. It dervies from the various villages of the same name in the counties of Berkshire, Cheshire, Northumberland, Wiltshire, Warwickshire and Yorkshire, or from residence at a… … Surnames reference
whitely — adv. with a white color … English contemporary dictionary
whitely — white·ly … English syllables
