Where does “softly softly” come from?
softly softly (English) comes from English softly, from Middle English softely.
softly softly (English): Discreet, low-key, careful; In a very tactful,...
Definitions
- Discreet, low-key, careful; In a very tactful,...
Ancestry of “softly softly”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | softly | In a soft manner; gently; Not loudly; nearly... |
| 2 | Middle English | softely | — |