1) A suffix forming adverbs from adjectives. 2) An adjective suffix meaning "-like."
M.E. -li, -lich(e); O.E. -lic; cf. O.Fris. -lik, Du. -lijk, O.H.G. -lih, Ger. -lich, O.N. -ligr.
1) -âné suffix of adverbs, from Mid.Pers. -ânag. 2) -vâr denoting "resembling, like," from Mid.Pers. -wâr, Av. -vara, -var; cf. Skt. -vara.