erly

Middle English

Alternative forms

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɛːr.liː/, /ˈɛr.liː/

Etymology 1

    From Old English ǣrlīċ, ārlīċ; equivalent to ere +‎ -ly (adjectival suffix).

    Adjective

    erly

    1. early
    Antonyms
    Descendants
    • English: early
    References

    Etymology 2

      From Old English ǣrlīċe, ārlīċe; equivalent to ere +‎ -ly (adverbial suffix).

      Alternative forms

      Adverb

      erly

      1. early
      Descendants
      References