newly

Meaning

Adverb

Very recently; in the immediate past.

Origin

From Middle English newly, newely, neweliche, from Old English nīewlīċe, equivalent to new + -ly. Compare Dutch nieuwelijks, German neulich, Danish nylig, Icelandic nýlega. More at new, -ly.

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