loathly

English

adj

Definitions

Loathsome; hideous.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English lothli inherited from Old English lāþlīċ (horrible, unpleasant, hateful, loathly, repulsive) suf from English loath.

Origin

English

loath

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Cognates and derived terms

loath English
loathest English
loathful English
loathliness English
loathness English
loathsome English
loathy English
lāþlīċ Old English
lothli Middle English
lōth Middle English