English Explanatory Dictionary

agley

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. Wrong, awry, askew, amiss, or distortedly.
adj
  1. Wrong; askew.

Pronunciation

/əˈɡleɪ/ /əˈɡliː/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-agley.wav en-us-agley.ogg

Word forms

agley more agley most agley aglee agly gley

Etymology

From Scots agley.

Related words

the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry
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