likely
The origin and history of likely.
Etymology
From Middle English likely, from Old English ġelīclīċ ("suitable") and a related Old Norse word — ultimately built from like plus the adjective ending -ly.
The origin and history of likely.
From Middle English likely, from Old English ġelīclīċ ("suitable") and a related Old Norse word — ultimately built from like plus the adjective ending -ly.
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