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
Concept
Semantic Field
Possession
Ontological Category
Person/Thing