doucely
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doucely — adverb see douce … New Collegiate Dictionary
doucely — douce·ly … English syllables
douce — doucely, adv. douceness, n. /doohs/, adj. Scot. and North Eng. sedate; modest; quiet. [1275 1325; ME < MF (fem.) < L dulcis sweet; see DULCET] * * * … Universalium
douce — adjective Etymology: Middle English, sweet, pleasant, from Anglo French, from feminine of duz, douz, from Latin dulcis sweet more at dulcet Date: 1721 chiefly Scottish sober, sedate < the douce faces of the mourners L. J. A. Bell > • doucely … New Collegiate Dictionary
