Convally

/kɑnˈvæli/ adverb

Definition

In the manner of a valley; downward or toward a valley; historically used in geographical or poetic contexts.

Etymology

From 'con-' (together, with) plus 'valley' (from Old French 'valée', from Latin 'vallis' meaning valley), with '-ally' adverbial suffix.

Kelly Says

This is an archaic poetic word you'll find in medieval literature describing how water or paths move 'convally'—toward the valley—creating beautiful imagery of natural geography!

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