† Arghly

adv. Obs. [f. ARGH a. + -LY².] Timidly, cowardly; also (in OE.) basely.

c. 1000.  Ælfric, Gen. xx. 4. Abimeleh andwirde earhlice.

1086.  O. E. Chron. (Laud MS.). And hine earhlice ofsloʓon.

c. 1400.  Destr. Troy, V. 1831. Antenor arghly auntride of ship.