Where does “softly” come from?
Softly derives from Middle English softely, with cognates in Old English sēfte meaning gentle or mild.
softly (English): In a soft manner; gently; Not loudly; nearly...
Definitions
- In a soft manner; gently; Not loudly; nearly...
Ancestry of “softly”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | softely | — |
Words derived from “softly”