selly

Middle English

/ˈsɛliː/

adjective
Definitions
  • weird, unusual, odd, bizarre
  • strange, astounding, wondrous
  • amazing, extraordinary, breathtaking
  • many in number; abundant.

Etymology

Inherited from Old English sellīċ inherited from Proto-Germanic *seldalīkaz affix from Middle English selde (uncommon, store, seat).

Origin

Middle English

selde

Gloss

uncommon, store, seat

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