modilich

Middle English

/ˈmoːdiːliːk(ə)/

adv

Definitions

(Early ME) Boastfully, conceitedly, arrogantly, or vainly; in a way displaying pride.
Furiously; in a way causing conflict, war, or strife.

Etymology

Affix from Middle English mody.

Origin

Middle English

mody

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Cognates and derived terms

moody English
mōdiġ Old English
mode Middle English
modinesse Middle English
mody Middle English