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单词 nymphly
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nymphlyadj.

Brit. /ˈnɪmfli/, U.S. /ˈnɪmfli/
Forms: see nymph n.1 and -ly suffix1.
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: nymph n.1, -ly suffix1.
Etymology: < nymph n.1 + -ly suffix1. Compare nymphish adj., nymphlike adj.
rare.
Of, relating to, or consisting of a nymph or nymphs; nymphlike.
ΘΚΠ
the world > the supernatural > deity > classical deity > [adjective] > of or relating to nymph(s)
nymphly1611
nymphean1661
nymphic1799
1611 R. Cotgrave Dict. French & Eng. Tongues Nympheux, Nimphlie, Nimph-like, of a Nimph.
1723 J. Hughes Rape of Proserpine (ed. 2) ii. 33 Never shalt thou see again Thy Virgin Sisters, and the Nymphly Train.
1931 T. S. Moore Goatherd & Shepherd in Coll. Poems III. 142 Wed it to memory with rare nymphly lore.
This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, March 2004; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

nymphlyadv.

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: nymph n.1, -ly suffix2.
Etymology: < nymph n.1 + -ly suffix2. Compare earlier nymphlike adv.
Obsolete. rare.
In the manner of nymphs.
ΘΚΠ
the world > the supernatural > deity > classical deity > [adverb] > in the manner of nymphs
nymphly1632
1632 W. Lithgow Totall Disc. Trav. x. 440 Diana; and her Allabaster Nymphly-portrayed trayne.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2004; most recently modified version published online September 2021).
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