hooly
Americanadjective
adverb
Etymology
Origin of hooly
First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English holy, hulie, hully; apparently of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse hōfligr “moderate,” hōfliga “moderately”
Example Sentences
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Hooly and fairly, hooly and fairly; O gin my wife wad spend hooly and fairly!
From The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume I. The Songs of Scotland of the past half century by Rogers, Charles
What does it 'vail to cry, Hooly and fairly!
From The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume I. The Songs of Scotland of the past half century by Rogers, Charles
There gleamed the bright blue Sea of Galilee, and nearer was Lake Hooly, with Banias, the ancient Dan, on its banks.
From The World's Greatest Books — Volume 19 — Travel and Adventure by Hammerton, John Alexander, Sir
"Hooly and fairly, sir!" exclaimed Thomas, forgetting his manners in his eagerness.
From Alec Forbes of Howglen by MacDonald, George
Hooly and fairly, hooly and fairly; O gin my wife wad drink hooly and fairly!
From The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume I. The Songs of Scotland of the past half century by Rogers, Charles
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