English word origin

Etymology of dogly

From Middle English *dogly, *doglich, equivalent dog + -ly. Compare doglike.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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adv

In the manner of a dog.

adj

Of, like, or pertaining to dogs or the dog family; canine.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Middle English *dogly, *doglich, equivalent dog + -ly. Compare doglike.

Relationships mentioned by the source

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Inherited-form mention*doglyenm
Word-formation componentdogen
Word-formation component-lyen

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Machine-source provenance

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