What does headly mean?
Headly means (archaic) Chief; principal; capital; (of sins) deadly..
Headly
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(archaic) Chief; principal; capital; (of sins) deadly..
Definitions by Sense
- (archaic) Chief; principal; capital; (of sins) deadly.
- (archaic) Heady; violent; impetuous.
Example Sentences
O'er blows the filthy and contagious clouds / Of headly murther, spoil, and villainy.
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Word Forms
- more headly
- most headly
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O'er blows the filthy and contagious clouds / Of headly murther, spoil, and villainy.
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