gamely

Middle English

/ˈɡaːm(ə)liː/

adv

Definitions

Mirthfully, gaily; joyfully; in a gamely way.

Etymology

Inherited from Old English gamenlīċe affix from Middle English game.

Origin

Middle English

game

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Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

game English
gamen Old English
gamenlīċe Old English
agame Middle English
game Middle English
gameful Middle English
gamen Middle English