Definitions

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  • adverb nonstandard Alternative form of personally.
  • adjective Of, relating to, or characteristic of a person; personal; personlike; personable.

Etymologies

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From person +‎ -ly or as a variation or personally. Compare Middle English personely.

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From person +‎ -ly. Compare Dutch persoonlijk ("personal"), German persönlich ("personal"), Swedish personlig ("personal"). See also personlike.

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