English word lightly comes from Old English leoht (Light (of little weight).), Old English lēoht, Old English -līċe
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| leoht | Old English (ang) | Light (of little weight). |
| lēoht | Old English (ang) | |
| -līċe | Old English (ang) | |
| lēohtlīċe | Old English (ang) | |
| leohtlice | Old English (ang) | Lightly, slightly, gently, easily, quickly, without trouble, effort, or force.. Without harshness, with little inconvenience. |
| lihtliche | Middle English (enm) | |
| lightly | English (eng) | In a light manner. |