illy

adverb

il·ly ˈi(l)-lē

: not wisely or well : badly, ill

his illy concealed pride—

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1549, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of illy was in 1549

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illy

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il·ly ˈil-(l)ē

: ill entry 2, badly

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