Firstly

/ˈfɜrstli/ adverb

Used to introduce the first point in a series of things being discussed or listed.

From 'first' (Old English 'fyrst') plus the adverbial suffix '-ly' (from Old English 'lic' meaning 'like' or 'body'). The suffix '-ly' turns adjectives into adverbs.

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