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Definition bigly

Etymology 1

From Middle English bygly, byggly, biggely, equivalent to big (“of great size, large (adjective); to a large extent, on a large scale; hard (adverb)”) +‎ -ly.

Also as misanalysis (rebracketing) of big league, when used unusually as an adverb, rather than an adjective; popularised by Donald Trump saying big league in US 2016, which was widely misanalysed as a result of the adverbial use.

Adverb

bigly (comparative more bigly, superlative most bigly)

1. (now rare, modern uses nonstandard) Strongly, with great force.
2. (now rare) In a blustering or boastful manner; haughtily, pompously.

Etymology 2

From Middle English bygly, biglie, byggly (“comfortable, stately, perfect”), from Old Norse byggiligr, byggviligr (“habitable”), equivalent to big (“to build, construct, live in, reside, dwell”) +‎ -ly. Cognate with Icelandic byggilegur (“inhabitable, liveable”).

Adjective

bigly (comparative more bigly, superlative most bigly)

1. (over time limited to Scotland and now obsolete) Habitable, liveable; hence delightful, pleasant, pleasing.

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