"scalary" meaning in English

See scalary in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more scalary [comparative], most scalary [superlative]
Etymology: Latin scalaris, from scale, plural scala (“staircase, ladder”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|la|scalaris}} Latin scalaris Head templates: {{en-adj}} scalary (comparative more scalary, superlative most scalary)
  1. (obsolete) Like a ladder; formed with steps. Tags: obsolete
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