▪ I. † ˈmully, n. Obs. rare—1.
[Cf. mulling n.]
A term of endearment applied to a woman.
| 1538 Bale Thre Lawes B iiij b, It is myne owne swete bullye, My muskyne and my mullye, My gelouer and my cullye. |
▪ II. ˈmully, a. Obs. exc. dial.
[f. mull n.1 + -y.]
Dusty, powdery.
| 1570 Levins Manip. 100/22 Mully, puluerulentus. 1855 Norfolk Wds. in Trans. Philol. Soc. 34 Mully, mouldy, powdery. |