deliverly

[ dih-liv-er-lee ]

adverb

, Archaic.

1. quickly; deftly.

Word History and Origins

Origin of deliverly¹

A Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; deliver, -ly

Example Sentences

A deliverly fellow was Hughie—could read and write like a priest, and could wield brand and buckler with the best of the riders.

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