thefly

Middle English

/ˈθeːfliː/

adv

Definitions

In a way resembling a thief; thievishly especially referring to deception or sleight-of-hand

Etymology

Affix from Middle English thef.

Origin

Middle English

thef

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Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

thief English
thiefly English
þēof Old English
thef Middle English
theft Middle English
thevysch Middle English