† frontlyadv.
Etymology: < front n. + -ly suffix2.
Obsolete.
the mind > emotion > courage > moral courage > making bold appearance > [adverb]
1487 (a1380) J. Barbour (St. John's Cambr.) xvi. 174 Thai..frontly [1489 Adv. frontlynys] with thar fayis can ficht.
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