Definitions

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  • adjective Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of the Moon; lunar.
  • adjective by extension Lunatic.

Etymologies

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From Middle English monelich, from Old English mōnelīc ("lunar"), equivalent to moon +‎ -ly.

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Examples

  • In my youth, rambling on evening hillside or by moonly ocean, I dream of more lofty position.

    The Chinese Parrot Biggers, Earl Derr, 1884-1933 1926

  • In my youth, rambling on evening hillside or by moonly ocean, I dream of more lofty position.

    The House Without a Key Biggers, Earl Derr, 1884-1933 1925

  • "The ramble hand in hand with wife on evening streets, the stroll by moonly seaside.

    Dear Carl Ginny Woods 2010

  • "Impossible in Rear Bay at Boston," he said, "but here at moonly crossroads of Pacific, not so much so.

    The Chinese Parrot Biggers, Earl Derr, 1884-1933 1926

  • "Impossible in Rear Bay at Boston," he said, "but here at moonly crossroads of Pacific, not so much so.

    The House Without a Key Biggers, Earl Derr, 1884-1933 1925

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