folily

Middle English

/ˈfoːliːliː/

adverb
Definitions
  • Foolishly, idiotically, in a ill-advised or knowledgeless way.
  • Immorally; in a sinful, immoral or evil way.
  • (rare) Lustfully, lewdly.

Etymology

Affix from Middle English folye.

Origin

Middle English

folye

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