English Explanatory Dictionary

wealy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Wealthy, strong, vigorous; displaying power or strength.

Pronunciation

/ˈwiːli/

Word forms

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Etymology

From Middle English wely, from Old English weliġ, weoliġ, weleġ, from Proto-West Germanic *welag (“wealthy”), equivalent to weal + -y. Cognate with Dutch welig (“luxurious, lavish”), Low German welig (“happy, fortunate”).

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