outerly

1 of 2

adverb

out·​er·​ly

ˈau̇t|ə(r)lē,

ˈau̇t|,

|li

dialectal, chiefly England

: utterly

outerly

2 of 2

adjective

"

dialectal, chiefly England

: blowing from an outward direction

Word History

Etymology

Adverb

Middle English, from outer + -ly (adverb suffix)

Adjective

outer entry 1 + -ly (adjective suffix)

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