"chefly" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ˈʃɛfli/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-chefly.wav
Etymology: From chef + -ly. Piecewise doublet of chiefly and headly. Etymology templates: {{af|en|chef|-ly}} chef + -ly, {{piecewise doublet|en|chiefly|headly}} Piecewise doublet of chiefly and headly Head templates: {{en-adj|?}} chefly
  1. Pertaining to, similar to, or about chefs or cooks.
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