narowly

Middle English

Alternative forms

(Early ME) neruhliche, narruliche, nearowliche, nearwliche

Etymology

From narwe +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈnarwəliː/, /ˈnarɔu̯liː/, /ˈnarwəliːtʃ(ə)/

Adverb

narowly (rare)

Within a narrow area; not allowing for much space.
Strictly, restrictively; without much laxness.
In a spartan or unassuming way.

Descendants

English: narrowly

References

“narwelī, adv.” in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2019-08-27.

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