but esiliche

Middle English

Alternative forms

Adverb

but esiliche

  1. To a low or insufficient degree; hardly, scarcely, poorly.
    • 1433, Rolls of Parliament:
      Some [servants] wihtoute any lifelode or guerdon,..and some but esily guerdonned.
      (please add an English translation of this quotation)
  2. With little care or concern; indifferently.
    • 1451, The Book of Noblesse:
      Some peple endowed with worldly goodes..can not depart but easily withe finaunce.
      (please add an English translation of this quotation)

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