narowly

Middle English

/ˈnarwəliː/

adv

Definitions

Within a narrow area; not allowing for much space.
Strictly, restrictively; without much laxness.
In a spartan or unassuming way.

Etymology

Affix from Middle English narwe.

Origin

Middle English

narwe

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Cognates and derived terms

narrow English
narrowly English
nearu Old English
narwe Middle English
narwen Middle English
narwenesse Middle English