"subtilly" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more subtilly [comparative], most subtilly [superlative]
Etymology: From subtil + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|subtil|ly}} subtil + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} subtilly (comparative more subtilly, superlative most subtilly)
  1. Obsolete form of subtly. Tags: alt-of, obsolete Alternative form of: subtly
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