"eternally" meaning in Middle English

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Adverb

IPA: /ˌɛːtɛrˈna(l)liː/, /ɛˈtɛrnaliː/ Forms: eternaly [alternative]
Etymology: From eternal + -ly. Etymology templates: {{af|enm|eternal|-ly|id2=adverbial}} eternal + -ly Head templates: {{head|enm|adverb||||{{{2}}}|head=}} eternally, {{enm-adv}} eternally
  1. In an eternal, endless, or permanent manner.
    Sense id: en-eternally-enm-adv-YOeNbdD5 Categories (other): Time Disambiguation of Time: 100 0
  2. (rare) In a long-lasting way; non-ephemerally. Tags: rare
    Sense id: en-eternally-enm-adv-aTLEN1gF

Alternative forms

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