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hoo·ly I. \ˈhœ̅li\ adverb Etymology: Middle English holy, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse hōfliga fairly, with moderation, from hōfligr moderate, from hōf moderation, proportion + -ligr -ly; akin to Old Norse hefja to lift — more at heave chiefly Scotland : in a slow, careful, or gentle manner II. adjective Etymology: Middle English (Scots dialect) huly, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse hōfligr moderate chiefly Scotland : slow, careful |