Etymology

1. meanly

adverb. in a miserly manner.

Etymology

  • -ly (English)
  • -lice (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • mean (English)
  • meene (Middle English (1100-1500))

2. meanly

adverb. in a nasty ill-tempered manner.

Etymology

  • -ly (English)
  • -lice (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • mean (English)
  • meene (Middle English (1100-1500))

3. meanly

adverb. in a despicable, ignoble manner.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • -ly (English)
  • -lice (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • mean (English)
  • meene (Middle English (1100-1500))