"matily" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more matily [comparative], most matily [superlative]
Etymology: maty + -ly Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|maty|ly}} maty + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} matily (comparative more matily, superlative most matily)
  1. (British) Friendlily, like a mate. Tags: British

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