leally

adverb

leal·​ly -ē(ə)lē How to pronounce leally (audio)
-li
Scottish
: in a leal manner

Word History

Etymology

Middle English lelly, from lel, leel, adjective + -ly

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“Leally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leally. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.

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