"frolicly" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more frolicly [comparative], most frolicly [superlative]
Etymology: From frolic + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|frolic|ly}} frolic + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} frolicly (comparative more frolicly, superlative most frolicly)
  1. (obsolete) In a frolicsome manner; gaily or joyfully. Tags: obsolete

Alternative forms

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