newly

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   Very recently; only a short time ago.

   They are a newly married couple.

From Middle English newly, newely, neweliche, from Old English nīewlīċe (“newly”), equivalent to new + -ly. Compare Dutch nieuwelijks, German neulich, Danish nylig, Icelandic nýlega. More at new, -ly.

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