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Definition of 'selly'

English

Alternative forms

* (l), (l) (Scotland)

Adjective

(en-adj)
  • Rare; wonderful; admirable.
  • Adverb

    (en-adv)
  • Wonderfully.
  • Noun

    (sellies)
  • A marvel; wonder; something wonderful or rare.
  • *1995 , Robert J. Blanch, Julian N. Wasserman, From Pearl to Gawain :
  • The line is a masterstroke of noncommitment, for the event is a "selly " in the sight of some unidentified readers.