Where does “deathly” come from?
Deathly derives from Middle English dethlich, from Old English dēaþlīċ, a compound of death and a suffix forming adjectives.
deathly (English): Appearing as though dead, or on the verge of...
Definitions
- Appearing as though dead, or on the verge of...
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