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.