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governorly

adj

Etymology

From governor + -ly.

  1. derived from κυβερνήτης
  2. derived from gubernator
  3. derived from gouvreneur
  4. inherited from governour
  5. suffixed as governorly — “governor + ly”

Definitions

  1. That resembles, is appropriate for, or is related to a governor.

    • The six-foot Governor did complain that the dummy was shorter than he was — presumably to make O'Rourke look more governorly by comparison.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA