whitely

[hwahyt-lee, wahyt-]

adverb

with a white hue or color: The sun shone whitely.

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Origin of whitely

late Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at white, -ly

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Contemporary Examples of whitely

So when Whitely got the call, at about 1:15, he went on over.
The Strange and Mysterious Death of Mrs. Jerry Lee Lewis
Richard Ben Cramer
January 11, 2014

Historical Examples of whitely

When Whitely went north he put it in his coat pocket, and then changed his coat!
The Treasure Trail
Marah Ellis Ryan
"He'll be a bishop some day—every one says so," said Mrs. Whitely, indignantly.
The Inside of the Cup, Complete
Winston Churchill
"I'm only urging Hodder to go for his own good," Mr. Whitely continued.
The Inside of the Cup, Complete
Winston Churchill
"I was afraid you'd work too hard," said Mrs. Whitely, in her motherly way.
The Inside of the Cup, Complete
Winston Churchill
I think the short fellow is Whitely, their manager, but Im not certain.
Full-Back Foster
Ralph Henry Barbour