c. 1300, "humbly, in a modest manner," from low (adj.) + -ly (2).
lowly (adj.)
late 14c., "humble in feeling, not proud," from low (adj.) + -ly (1). Related: Lowlily.
a lowly corporal
a lowly parish priest
of humble (or lowly) birth
lowing
low-key
lowland
low-life
lowliness
lowly
low-minded
lowness
low-profile
Lowrie
low-rise
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