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adj
Of, relating to, or characteristic of a person; personal; personlike.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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adv
Alternative form of personally.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative, nonstandard
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History
From person + -ly. Compare Dutch persoonlijk (“personal”), German persönlich (“personal”), Swedish personlig (“personal”). See also personlike.
From person + -ly or as a variation or personally. Compare Middle English personely.
