Where does “badly” come from?
Badly is a Middle English formation, though its precise origin and original meaning remain uncertain.
badly (English): In a bad manner; Very much; to a great degree;...
Definitions
- In a bad manner; Very much; to a great degree;...
Ancestry of “badly”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | badly | — |