Added 9 October 2026
gainly
adjective
adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. More about gainly at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
Origin
From Middle English gaynly, geȝȝnlike, geynliche, equivalent to gain (“straight, direct, convenient, favourable, kindly”, adjective) + -ly (adverbial/adjectival suffix).
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