nycely

Middle English

Alternative forms

nysely, nyslye, nyseliche, niseliche

Etymology

From nyce +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈniːs(ə)liː/, /ˈniːs(ə)liːtʃ(ə)/

Adverb

nycely

Idiotically, ridiculously, in a way indicating idiocy.
(rare) Lazily, slothfully; in a way indicative of laziness.
(rare) Excessively, vainly, proudly.
(rare) Immorally, carnally.

Descendants

English: nicely
Scots: nicely

References

“nīcelī (adv.)” in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-09-21.

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