likelinessn.

Brit.

/ˈlʌɪklɪnᵻs/, U.S.

/ˈlaɪklinᵻs/

Forms: Middle English licklynesse, Middle English likelenes, Middle English liklinesse, Middle English liklynes, Middle English liklynesse, Middle English lycclynes, Middle English lyklenesse, Middle English lyklinesse, Middle English lyklynes, Middle English lylycnes (transmission error), Middle English–1500s lykelynesse, Middle English–1500s lyklynesse, 1500s likelynesse, 1500s–1600s likelinesse, 1600s– likeliness; also Scottish pre-1700 liklienes, pre-1700 liklines, pre-1700 liklynace, pre-1700 liklynes, pre-1700 lykelynes, pre-1700 lyklines, pre-1700 lyklynes, 1800s laekliness (Shetland).

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: likely adj., -ness suffix.

Etymology: < likely adj. + -ness suffix. Compare likelihood n. and likelihead n.

1. The quality or fact of being likely or probable; probability; = likelihood n. 1.Earliest in by likeliness at Phrases.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > mental capacity > belief > uncertainty, doubt, hesitation > probability, likelihood > [noun]

weenOE

likeliheadc1405

likelinessc1405

likelihood1427

probabilityc1443

probablenessc1443

likehood1525

towardness1549

main chance1577

towardliness1579

c1405 (c1395) G. Chaucer Clerk's Tale (Hengwrt) (2003) l. 396 It ne semed nat by liklynesse That she was born and fed in rudenesse..But norissed in an Emperours halle.

1447 O. Bokenham Lives of Saints (Arun.) (1938) l. 1087 Seyng no lyklynesse to ben amendyd, Of hys host he took his leue that nyht.

c1480 (a1400) St. Machor 997 in W. M. Metcalfe Legends Saints Sc. Dial. (1896) II. 29 God is mychty to helpe; dred nocht; quhar man na liklines ma se.

1530 J. Palsgrave Lesclarcissement 239/2 Likelynesse of a thyng that maye happen, possibilité.

1532 Romaunt Rose in Wks. G. Chaucer f. clxviii/1 For thynge that maye haue no preuyng But lykelynesse, and contryuyng.

1642 True Relation Machinations & Plots of Iesuites, Priests & Papists 4 These Papist Cavaliers,..glorying in their intended businesse, discours'd the likelinesse of the successe one to another in Italian.

a1673 T. Horton 100 Select Serm. (1679) ii. xxii. 147 They were now made sensible of his likeliness to remove from them, which was very grievous and irksome to them.

1762 G. Green Nice Lady v. 76 There's as much Likeliness in your Suggestion as there is in Sir William's Assertion.

1851 Daily Ohio Statesman 7 May Nor is there much likeliness that prices will soon be lower.

1876 Scribner's Monthly Mag. Mar. 673/1 I was reckonin' jest now, ez thar don't seem to be any likeliness of you and Olly's gettin' on together, you'd better separate.

1905 A. Newell Knight of Toilers xx. 261 The Trust of Operators had still abundant millions at their backs..if, anywhere on the horizon, the likeliness of success were discernible.

1964 Times 6 Oct. 13/4 The domestic Treasure of an employer's dream..is likely, if likeliness can be mentioned at all in such a case, to be of middle age and smooth temper.

2009 German Politics & Society 27 100 An atmosphere and mood of protest has to be complemented by right-wing attitudes in order to increase the likeliness of voting for a party of the extreme Right.

2. Likeness, resemblance, similarity. Also: an instance of this. Cf. likelihood n. 2. Now rare.Recent examples may possibly be errors for likeness.

ΘΚΠ

the world > relative properties > relationship > similarity > [noun]

anlikenessOE

ylikenessOE

likenessa1250

likeliheada1393

resemblancea1393

likeliness?a1425

similitudec1425

semblingc1440

alikenessc1450

assemblance1485

agreement1495

likelihood1495

agreeance1525

analogy1542

simility1543

semblablenessc1550

semblance1576

nearness1577

vicinity1594

simile1604

assimilation1605

consimilitude1610

parity1612

bly1615

similarity1615

connaturality1621

similiancy1622

connaturalnessa1628

reasemblance1638

consimilarity1658

similariness1669

similarness1670

consimility1680

kindredship1733

family likeness1759

family resemblance1785

cognateness1816

feel1892

the world > relative properties > relationship > similarity > [noun] > a similarity

similitudec1405

likeliness?a1425

resembling1482

likelihood1495

resemblance1532

semblable1547

likeness1598

conformitya1639

commonalty1841

?a1425 tr. Guy de Chauliac Grande Chirurgie (Hunterian) f. 35 (MED) Þe whiche resoun is confermed by licklynesse [?a1425 N.Y. Acad. Med. like þing, ?c1425 Paris liknes; L. simile], ffor in þe same maner worcheþ a blynde man in a tree & a Surgene in a mannes bodie when þat a Surgene knoweþ not his anothomie.

c1480 (a1400) St. Adrian 608 in W. M. Metcalfe Legends Saints Sc. Dial. (1896) II. 289 Þe feynd in-[to] þe lyklynes..of a marynare one þe sey to þame can apere.

1489 (a1380) J. Barbour Bruce (Adv.) iii. 88 Bot at ye last yar slayne he wes. In yat failȝeit ye liklynes.

1555 Lydgate's Auncient Hist. Warres betwixte Grecians & Troyans i. iii. sig. B.v^v/2 Jubiter..Takyng lykelynesse of Amphitrion.

1571 A. Golding tr. J. Calvin Psalmes of Dauid with Comm. (xlix. 14) They chaunge the letter (Beth) into (Caph) the mark of likelynesse.

1604 T. Wright Passions of Minde (new ed.) iii. iv. 97 The similitude of inclinations, And likelinesse of passions.

1659 R. Purnell Way Step by Step to Conversion 6 Man thus fallen bears the Image of Satan, which doth not consist in any bodily shape,..but in a likeliness of all manner of wickedness.

1702 C. Mather Magnalia Christi iii. ii. xix. 122/1 There is frequently..much Likeliness between a Plinyism and a Fable.

1794 Crit. Rev. Oct. 212 John lays hold on Rover, to which mistake he is led..by his likeliness to sir George.

1887 Bk. Chat Jan. 2/1 They say they are taken from life; yes, so far from life as to have all likeliness to life destroyed.

1968 Jrnl. Educ. (Univ. of Boston School of Educ.) 150 14 In maintaining distinctions with respect to the various terms of attention, we do not deny that they share many a fundamental likeliness.

2015 J. Zimmerman Best Carp Flies ii. 13 These are fun flies to drift to feeding trout and their likeliness to living aquatic insects may give the angler more confidence.

3. The quality of being potentially capable, suitable, or promising; the fact of having a prospect of success; = likelihood n. 3. Also: good outward appearance, good looks. Cf. likely adj. 5. Now rare.Quot. 2002 is a reference to the British sitcom The Likely Lads (see note at likely adj., adv., and n. Compounds 2).

ΘΚΠ

the mind > mental capacity > expectation > hope > promise, ground of hope > [noun]

i-wonc1275

wonec1290

likelinessa1450

hopec1480

likelihood1526

promise?1533

show1600

expectance1602

expectation1611

auspiciousness1649

hopefulness1651

promisingness1665

expectancy1696

brilliancy1781

a1450 (?c1421) J. Lydgate Siege Thebes (Arun.) (1911) l. 1578 Whan I considre..the liklynesse [a1500 Cambr. Add. 6864 liknesse] Of ȝour personys..Ȝe likly be..to atteyn..grete estat.

1530 J. Palsgrave Lesclarcissement 239/2 Likelynesse or towardness, indole.

1543 ( Chron. J. Hardyng (1812) 329 There was no king Christen had such sonnes fiue, Of lyklynesse.

1639 R. Ward Animadversions of Warre i. xi. 31 Every one that will be a souldier, must have these two qualities in him; Likelinesse, and Ingenuitie to conceive the use of his Armes, and then Activitie and Abilitie of body, to put it in practice.

1681 Compl. Jockey x. 26 in Markham's Master-piece Revived It is to be understood upon what occasion you buy your Horse.., what colour is best, or best pleases you; next his stature, breed and likeliness.

1735 W. Pardon Dyche's New Gen. Eng. Dict. Likeliness, handsomness, or Worthiness.

1859 F. Leifchild Buried Titan v. iv. 211 Going to pay a visit to a friend, Fraud and myself, we met a mongrel press, Fellows of no repute or likeliness.

1898 Shetland News 5 Feb. For laekliness, diel bit der better is ony lassies.

1907 Proc. Ann. Congr. National Prison Assoc. U.S. 1906 247 In the days of slavery, a likely pickaninny was worth $25 or $50 or $100, according to his likeliness.

2002 Scotsman (Nexis) 21 Feb. 5 The promise of youth—the likeliness which the lads were always on the verge of enjoying—was measured against the reality of life as a young man without wealth.

†4. (An) indication; a sign. Cf. likelihood n. 4. Obsolete.

ΘΚΠ

society > communication > indication > [noun] > an indication or sign

tokeningc888

fingereOE

senyeOE

markOE

showing?c1225

blossomc1230

signa1325

signifyingc1384

evidencea1393

notea1398

forbysena1400

kenninga1400

knowinga1400

showerc1400

unningc1400

signala1413

signification?a1425

demonstrancec1425

cenyc1440

likelinessc1450

ensign1474

signifure?a1475

outshowinga1500

significativea1500

witter1513

precedent1518

intimation1531

signifier1532

meith1533

monument1536

indicion?1541

likelihood1541

significator1554

manifest1561

show1561

evidency1570

token-teller1574

betokener1587

calendar1590

instance1590

testificate1590

significant1598

crisis1606

index1607

impression1613

denotementa1616

story1620

remark1624

indicium1625

denotation1633

indice1636

signum1643

indiction1653

trace1656

demonstrator1657

indication1660

notationa1661

significatory1660

indicator1666

betrayer1678

demonstration1684

smell1691

wittering1781

notaa1790

blazonry1850

sign vehicle1909

marker1919

rumble1927

the mind > attention and judgement > testing > attestation, witness, evidence > [noun] > evidence given, testimony > based on probability or circumstances

likelinessc1450

likelihood1541

presumption1592

circumstantial evidence1736

presumptive evidence1766

indirect evidence1824

c1450 (?c1408) J. Lydgate Reson & Sensuallyte (1901) l. 2804 (MED) Of body, shappe, and of visage, Of plesaunce, and of symplesse, And by al other lyklynesse Ther was no fairer borne a-lyve.

c1450 Contin. Lydgate's Secrees (Sloane 2464) l. 2671 (MED) Shuldrys sharpe..Off evyl feith is lyklynesse.

a1500 Ratis Raving (Cambr. Kk.1.5) 481 in R. Girvan Ratis Raving & Other Early Scots Poems (1939) 14 Sa demys men be lyklynes, Quhen nane bot God wat suthfastnes.

1566 T. Becon New Postil i. f. 148 And the Euangeliste poynteth an example of suche a Faithe in the blynde. Hee perceyued by reasone noo lykelynesse of the matter, but susteyneth an vncurable euyll.

Phrases

in all likeliness, †by (also of) likeliness: probably, most likely, in all likelihood. Cf. likelihood n. Phrases 1.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > mental capacity > belief > uncertainty, doubt, hesitation > probability, likelihood > [adverb]

welleOE

lightly1395

likely1395

likinglyc1395

by (also of) likeliheadc1405

by (also of) likelinessc1405

by all (also most) likelihood1427

provably1460

of (all) likelihood1491

belike?1531

like1548

belikelya1551

in (all) likelihood1570

probably1600

by (also in) probabilitya1602

in (also by) all probability1617

presumably1658

prob.1730

nigh hand1848

predictably1914

prolly1922

odds-on1976

c1405by liklynesse [see sense 1].

c1425 J. Lydgate Troyyes Bk. (Augustus A.iv) i. l. 411 (MED) He cast knyȝtly for tavaunce His ȝonge nevewe, as by lyklynesse To hiȝe honour.

1436 Petition in Rotuli Parl. (1767–77) IV. 511/1 By the whiche alienes..by liklynesse, the Counseill..of oure saide Souverayn Lord..is discovered.

c1450 Complaynt d'Amours (Fairf. 16) f. 197^v Sothe is that wel I wote by lyklynesse Yf that yt were a thinge possible to do [etc.].

c1475 (?c1451) Bk. Noblesse (Royal) (1860) 55 As by possibilite and alle liklinesse may be honourable and truly vanquisshid and wonne bye armes.

1488 (c1478) Hary Actis & Deidis Schir William Wallace (Adv.) (1968–9) x. l. 316 Be lyklynes Wallace suld wyn the land.

1488 (c1478) Hary Actis & Deidis Schir William Wallace (Adv.) (1968–9) v. l. 620 ‘Maister,’ he said, ‘as fer as I haiff feyll, Off lyklynes it may be wondir weill’.

1548 Hall's Vnion: Henry IV f. cxliij First to Arras, for a feined colourable peace, where as by likelinesse it was thought & supposed, that it should neuer turne to theffectual auaile, of you my right doubted Lorde, nor to your saied realmes.

1659 D. Pell Πελαγος 298 They have got both their ship, lives, and liberties again, and an enjoyment of England, which they were in all likeliness never to have seen more.

1693 S. Petto Revelation Unvailed vi. 53 Some say that the 1260 Days probably must so begin, as Daniels 1290 days may expire or end with them, and so begin in likeliness before Ann. 400.

1888 Manch. Guardian 20 July 5/7 A cruiser or two will in all likeliness be despatched from Admiral Lyon's or Admiral Fitzroy's squadron to prey upon our commerce.

1928 Pittsburgh Press 16 Aug. 27/2 In all likeliness the third round of all classes will be completed by Saturday night.

1976 Pædagogica Europæa 11 25 There resources come from, and will in all likeliness continue to come from, public sources.

2003 J. Fries Cauldron of Gods vii. 240/1 In all likeliness, the statue originally graced the top of the mound.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2016; most recently modified version published online June 2022).

单词	likeliness
释义	likelinessn. Brit. /ˈlʌɪklɪnᵻs/, U.S. /ˈlaɪklinᵻs/ Forms: Middle English licklynesse, Middle English likelenes, Middle English liklinesse, Middle English liklynes, Middle English liklynesse, Middle English lycclynes, Middle English lyklenesse, Middle English lyklinesse, Middle English lyklynes, Middle English lylycnes (transmission error), Middle English–1500s lykelynesse, Middle English–1500s lyklynesse, 1500s likelynesse, 1500s–1600s likelinesse, 1600s– likeliness; also Scottish pre-1700 liklienes, pre-1700 liklines, pre-1700 liklynace, pre-1700 liklynes, pre-1700 lykelynes, pre-1700 lyklines, pre-1700 lyklynes, 1800s laekliness (Shetland). Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: likely adj., -ness suffix. Etymology: < likely adj. + -ness suffix. Compare likelihood n. and likelihead n. 1. The quality or fact of being likely or probable; probability; = likelihood n. 1.Earliest in by likeliness at Phrases. ΘΚΠ the mind > mental capacity > belief > uncertainty, doubt, hesitation > probability, likelihood > [noun] weenOE likeliheadc1405 likelinessc1405 likelihood1427 probabilityc1443 probablenessc1443 likehood1525 towardness1549 main chance1577 towardliness1579 c1405 (c1395) G. Chaucer Clerk's Tale (Hengwrt) (2003) l. 396 It ne semed nat by liklynesse That she was born and fed in rudenesse..But norissed in an Emperours halle. 1447 O. Bokenham Lives of Saints (Arun.) (1938) l. 1087 Seyng no lyklynesse to ben amendyd, Of hys host he took his leue that nyht. c1480 (a1400) St. Machor 997 in W. M. Metcalfe Legends Saints Sc. Dial. (1896) II. 29 God is mychty to helpe; dred nocht; quhar man na liklines ma se. 1530 J. Palsgrave Lesclarcissement 239/2 Likelynesse of a thyng that maye happen, possibilité. 1532 Romaunt Rose in Wks. G. Chaucer f. clxviii/1 For thynge that maye haue no preuyng But lykelynesse, and contryuyng. 1642 True Relation Machinations & Plots of Iesuites, Priests & Papists 4 These Papist Cavaliers,..glorying in their intended businesse, discours'd the likelinesse of the successe one to another in Italian. a1673 T. Horton 100 Select Serm. (1679) ii. xxii. 147 They were now made sensible of his likeliness to remove from them, which was very grievous and irksome to them. 1762 G. Green Nice Lady v. 76 There's as much Likeliness in your Suggestion as there is in Sir William's Assertion. 1851 Daily Ohio Statesman 7 May Nor is there much likeliness that prices will soon be lower. 1876 Scribner's Monthly Mag. Mar. 673/1 I was reckonin' jest now, ez thar don't seem to be any likeliness of you and Olly's gettin' on together, you'd better separate. 1905 A. Newell Knight of Toilers xx. 261 The Trust of Operators had still abundant millions at their backs..if, anywhere on the horizon, the likeliness of success were discernible. 1964 Times 6 Oct. 13/4 The domestic Treasure of an employer's dream..is likely, if likeliness can be mentioned at all in such a case, to be of middle age and smooth temper. 2009 German Politics & Society 27 100 An atmosphere and mood of protest has to be complemented by right-wing attitudes in order to increase the likeliness of voting for a party of the extreme Right. 2. Likeness, resemblance, similarity. Also: an instance of this. Cf. likelihood n. 2. Now rare.Recent examples may possibly be errors for likeness. ΘΚΠ the world > relative properties > relationship > similarity > [noun] anlikenessOE ylikenessOE likenessa1250 likeliheada1393 resemblancea1393 likeliness?a1425 similitudec1425 semblingc1440 alikenessc1450 assemblance1485 agreement1495 likelihood1495 agreeance1525 analogy1542 simility1543 semblablenessc1550 semblance1576 nearness1577 vicinity1594 simile1604 assimilation1605 consimilitude1610 parity1612 bly1615 similarity1615 connaturality1621 similiancy1622 connaturalnessa1628 reasemblance1638 consimilarity1658 similariness1669 similarness1670 consimility1680 kindredship1733 family likeness1759 family resemblance1785 cognateness1816 feel1892 the world > relative properties > relationship > similarity > [noun] > a similarity similitudec1405 likeliness?a1425 resembling1482 likelihood1495 resemblance1532 semblable1547 likeness1598 conformitya1639 commonalty1841 ?a1425 tr. Guy de Chauliac Grande Chirurgie (Hunterian) f. 35 (MED) Þe whiche resoun is confermed by licklynesse [?a1425 N.Y. Acad. Med. like þing, ?c1425 Paris liknes; L. simile], ffor in þe same maner worcheþ a blynde man in a tree & a Surgene in a mannes bodie when þat a Surgene knoweþ not his anothomie. c1480 (a1400) St. Adrian 608 in W. M. Metcalfe Legends Saints Sc. Dial. (1896) II. 289 Þe feynd in-[to] þe lyklynes..of a marynare one þe sey to þame can apere. 1489 (a1380) J. Barbour Bruce (Adv.) iii. 88 Bot at ye last yar slayne he wes. In yat failȝeit ye liklynes. 1555 Lydgate's Auncient Hist. Warres betwixte Grecians & Troyans i. iii. sig. B.v^v/2 Jubiter..Takyng lykelynesse of Amphitrion. 1571 A. Golding tr. J. Calvin Psalmes of Dauid with Comm. (xlix. 14) They chaunge the letter (Beth) into (Caph) the mark of likelynesse. 1604 T. Wright Passions of Minde (new ed.) iii. iv. 97 The similitude of inclinations, And likelinesse of passions. 1659 R. Purnell Way Step by Step to Conversion 6 Man thus fallen bears the Image of Satan, which doth not consist in any bodily shape,..but in a likeliness of all manner of wickedness. 1702 C. Mather Magnalia Christi iii. ii. xix. 122/1 There is frequently..much Likeliness between a Plinyism and a Fable. 1794 Crit. Rev. Oct. 212 John lays hold on Rover, to which mistake he is led..by his likeliness to sir George. 1887 Bk. Chat Jan. 2/1 They say they are taken from life; yes, so far from life as to have all likeliness to life destroyed. 1968 Jrnl. Educ. (Univ. of Boston School of Educ.) 150 14 In maintaining distinctions with respect to the various terms of attention, we do not deny that they share many a fundamental likeliness. 2015 J. Zimmerman Best Carp Flies ii. 13 These are fun flies to drift to feeding trout and their likeliness to living aquatic insects may give the angler more confidence. 3. The quality of being potentially capable, suitable, or promising; the fact of having a prospect of success; = likelihood n. 3. Also: good outward appearance, good looks. Cf. likely adj. 5. Now rare.Quot. 2002 is a reference to the British sitcom The Likely Lads (see note at likely adj., adv., and n. Compounds 2). ΘΚΠ the mind > mental capacity > expectation > hope > promise, ground of hope > [noun] i-wonc1275 wonec1290 likelinessa1450 hopec1480 likelihood1526 promise?1533 show1600 expectance1602 expectation1611 auspiciousness1649 hopefulness1651 promisingness1665 expectancy1696 brilliancy1781 a1450 (?c1421) J. Lydgate Siege Thebes (Arun.) (1911) l. 1578 Whan I considre..the liklynesse [a1500 Cambr. Add. 6864 liknesse] Of ȝour personys..Ȝe likly be..to atteyn..grete estat. 1530 J. Palsgrave Lesclarcissement 239/2 Likelynesse or towardness, indole. 1543 ( Chron. J. Hardyng (1812) 329 There was no king Christen had such sonnes fiue, Of lyklynesse. 1639 R. Ward Animadversions of Warre i. xi. 31 Every one that will be a souldier, must have these two qualities in him; Likelinesse, and Ingenuitie to conceive the use of his Armes, and then Activitie and Abilitie of body, to put it in practice. 1681 Compl. Jockey x. 26 in Markham's Master-piece Revived It is to be understood upon what occasion you buy your Horse.., what colour is best, or best pleases you; next his stature, breed and likeliness. 1735 W. Pardon Dyche's New Gen. Eng. Dict. Likeliness, handsomness, or Worthiness. 1859 F. Leifchild Buried Titan v. iv. 211 Going to pay a visit to a friend, Fraud and myself, we met a mongrel press, Fellows of no repute or likeliness. 1898 Shetland News 5 Feb. For laekliness, diel bit der better is ony lassies. 1907 Proc. Ann. Congr. National Prison Assoc. U.S. 1906 247 In the days of slavery, a likely pickaninny was worth $25 or $50 or $100, according to his likeliness. 2002 Scotsman (Nexis) 21 Feb. 5 The promise of youth—the likeliness which the lads were always on the verge of enjoying—was measured against the reality of life as a young man without wealth. †4. (An) indication; a sign. Cf. likelihood n. 4. Obsolete. ΘΚΠ society > communication > indication > [noun] > an indication or sign tokeningc888 fingereOE senyeOE markOE showing?c1225 blossomc1230 signa1325 signifyingc1384 evidencea1393 notea1398 forbysena1400 kenninga1400 knowinga1400 showerc1400 unningc1400 signala1413 signification?a1425 demonstrancec1425 cenyc1440 likelinessc1450 ensign1474 signifure?a1475 outshowinga1500 significativea1500 witter1513 precedent1518 intimation1531 signifier1532 meith1533 monument1536 indicion?1541 likelihood1541 significator1554 manifest1561 show1561 evidency1570 token-teller1574 betokener1587 calendar1590 instance1590 testificate1590 significant1598 crisis1606 index1607 impression1613 denotementa1616 story1620 remark1624 indicium1625 denotation1633 indice1636 signum1643 indiction1653 trace1656 demonstrator1657 indication1660 notationa1661 significatory1660 indicator1666 betrayer1678 demonstration1684 smell1691 wittering1781 notaa1790 blazonry1850 sign vehicle1909 marker1919 rumble1927 the mind > attention and judgement > testing > attestation, witness, evidence > [noun] > evidence given, testimony > based on probability or circumstances likelinessc1450 likelihood1541 presumption1592 circumstantial evidence1736 presumptive evidence1766 indirect evidence1824 c1450 (?c1408) J. Lydgate Reson & Sensuallyte (1901) l. 2804 (MED) Of body, shappe, and of visage, Of plesaunce, and of symplesse, And by al other lyklynesse Ther was no fairer borne a-lyve. c1450 Contin. Lydgate's Secrees (Sloane 2464) l. 2671 (MED) Shuldrys sharpe..Off evyl feith is lyklynesse. a1500 Ratis Raving (Cambr. Kk.1.5) 481 in R. Girvan Ratis Raving & Other Early Scots Poems (1939) 14 Sa demys men be lyklynes, Quhen nane bot God wat suthfastnes. 1566 T. Becon New Postil i. f. 148 And the Euangeliste poynteth an example of suche a Faithe in the blynde. Hee perceyued by reasone noo lykelynesse of the matter, but susteyneth an vncurable euyll. Phrases in all likeliness, †by (also of) likeliness: probably, most likely, in all likelihood. Cf. likelihood n. Phrases 1. ΘΚΠ the mind > mental capacity > belief > uncertainty, doubt, hesitation > probability, likelihood > [adverb] welleOE lightly1395 likely1395 likinglyc1395 by (also of) likeliheadc1405 by (also of) likelinessc1405 by all (also most) likelihood1427 provably1460 of (all) likelihood1491 belike?1531 like1548 belikelya1551 in (all) likelihood1570 probably1600 by (also in) probabilitya1602 in (also by) all probability1617 presumably1658 prob.1730 nigh hand1848 predictably1914 prolly1922 odds-on1976 c1405by liklynesse [see sense 1]. c1425 J. Lydgate Troyyes Bk. (Augustus A.iv) i. l. 411 (MED) He cast knyȝtly for tavaunce His ȝonge nevewe, as by lyklynesse To hiȝe honour. 1436 Petition in Rotuli Parl. (1767–77) IV. 511/1 By the whiche alienes..by liklynesse, the Counseill..of oure saide Souverayn Lord..is discovered. c1450 Complaynt d'Amours (Fairf. 16) f. 197^v Sothe is that wel I wote by lyklynesse Yf that yt were a thinge possible to do [etc.]. c1475 (?c1451) Bk. Noblesse (Royal) (1860) 55 As by possibilite and alle liklinesse may be honourable and truly vanquisshid and wonne bye armes. 1488 (c1478) Hary Actis & Deidis Schir William Wallace (Adv.) (1968–9) x. l. 316 Be lyklynes Wallace suld wyn the land. 1488 (c1478) Hary Actis & Deidis Schir William Wallace (Adv.) (1968–9) v. l. 620 ‘Maister,’ he said, ‘as fer as I haiff feyll, Off lyklynes it may be wondir weill’. 1548 Hall's Vnion: Henry IV f. cxliij First to Arras, for a feined colourable peace, where as by likelinesse it was thought & supposed, that it should neuer turne to theffectual auaile, of you my right doubted Lorde, nor to your saied realmes. 1659 D. Pell Πελαγος 298 They have got both their ship, lives, and liberties again, and an enjoyment of England, which they were in all likeliness never to have seen more. 1693 S. Petto Revelation Unvailed vi. 53 Some say that the 1260 Days probably must so begin, as Daniels 1290 days may expire or end with them, and so begin in likeliness before Ann. 400. 1888 Manch. Guardian 20 July 5/7 A cruiser or two will in all likeliness be despatched from Admiral Lyon's or Admiral Fitzroy's squadron to prey upon our commerce. 1928 Pittsburgh Press 16 Aug. 27/2 In all likeliness the third round of all classes will be completed by Saturday night. 1976 Pædagogica Europæa 11 25 There resources come from, and will in all likeliness continue to come from, public sources. 2003 J. Fries Cauldron of Gods vii. 240/1 In all likeliness, the statue originally graced the top of the mound. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2016; most recently modified version published online June 2022). < n.c1405
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