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Definition of verily adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

verily

adverb

/ˈverɪli/

/ˈverɪli/

(old use)

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really; truly
Word OriginMiddle English: from very + -ly, suggested by Old French verrai(e)ment.

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