Vainly

Meaning

Adv

●

In a

; to no avail.

●

With a

; in a self-approving manner.

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Origin

vainly

English

-ly

English

-lice

Old English (ca. 450-1100)

-ly

Middle English (1100-1500)

vain

English

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