nightly

English

/ˈnaɪtli/

adj
Definitions
  • Happening or appearing in the night; night-time; nocturnal.
  • Performing, occurring, or taking place every night.
  • Used in the night.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English nyȝtly inherited from Old English nihtlīċ suffix from English night (noun sense, the conventional time for a person to be in bed, verb sense).

Origin

English

night

Gloss

noun sense, the conventional time for a person to be in bed, verb sense

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