gredyly

Middle English

/ˈɡreːdiːliː/

adv
Definitions
  • Voraciously, insatiably, with a tendency to overeat or excessively eat used of people and beasts
  • Enviously, greedily; in a way that displays avarice or greed.
  • Overexcitedly or impulsively; in an excessively eager or willing way.

Etymology

Inherited from Old English grǣdiglīce affix from Middle English gredy.

Origin

Middle English

gredy

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