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winterly

[ win-ter-lee ]

/ ˈwɪn tər li /

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adjective

of, relating to, or occurring in winter; hibernal.

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Origin of winterly

before 1000; Old English winterlīc (not recorded in ME); see winter, -ly

Words nearby winterly

winter hedge, winter heliotrope, winterize, winter jasmine, winterkill, winterly, winter melon, winter moth, winter oats, Winter Olympic Games, Winter Park

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How to use winterly in a sentence

During severe winterly weather it is advisable to be cautious in the application of heat, more especially at night.
In-Door Gardening for Every Week in the Year|William Keane
Burning to meet the enemy, it endured with much patience the misery of a winterly retreat from overwhelming odds.
A Soldier's Experience or A Voice from the Ranks: Showing the Cost of War in Blood and Treasure|Timothy Gowing
Perhaps the same called Winterly in one account, and Winterhie in another.
The New England Historical & Genealogical Register, Vol. I., No. 2, April 1847|Various
From the foot of the ruin the valley sinks abruptly down toward the northwest, where it has quite a winterly aspect.
Pretty Michal|Mr Jkai

Several weeks passed away, and the weather began to grow cold and winterly.
The Apricot Tree|Unknown