† ˈarghly, adv. Obs.
[f. argh a. + -ly2.]
Timidly, cowardly; also (in OE.) basely.
| c 1000 ælfric Gen. xx. 4 Abimeleh andwirde earhlice. 1086 O.E. Chron. (Laud MS.) And hine earhlice ofsloᵹon. c 1400 Destr. Troy v. 1831 Antenor arghly auntride of ship. |