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Gainly

Gainly \Gain"ly\, adv. [See Gain, a.] Handily; readily; dexterously; advantageously. [Obs.]
--Dr. H. More.

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
gainly

"well-formed and agile," 1886, probably a back-formation from ungainly. Earlier "ready, prompt" (1620s), from gain (n.).

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gainly

Etymology 1 adv. 1 suitably; fitly; conveniently; readily. 2 thoroughly; completely; (context with adjectives English) very. Etymology 2

a. 1 (context UK dialectal English) proper; suitable; becoming. 2 (context archaic English) Ready to help; kindly; gracious. 3 (context of conduct English) graceful; tactful; 4 (context of bodily form, attitude, or movement English) shapely; handsome.

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gainly

adj. graceful and pleasing; "gainly conduct"; "a gainly youth with dark hair and eyes"

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