A suffix forming adverbs from adjectives.
An adjective suffix meaning “-like.”
Etymology (EN): M.E. -li, -lich(e); O.E. -lic; cf. O.Fris. -lik, Du. -lijk, O.H.G. -lih, Ger. -lich, O.N. -ligr.
Etymology (PE): 1) -âné suffix of adverbs, from Mid.Pers. -ânag.