† royishlyadv.
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: an element of uncertain origin, -ish suffix1, -ly suffix2.
Etymology: < roy , of uncertain identity and origin (perhaps either related to or an error for royet n.) + -ish suffix1 + -ly suffix2.
Obsolete.
rare.
1598 J. Florio Allasgangherata, lauishly, at randon, royishly, out of frame.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2011; most recently modified version published online September 2021).