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quickly-wrapped

|quick-ly-wrapped|

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/ˈkwɪkli ˌræpt/

wrapped in haste

Etymology
Etymology Information

'quickly-wrapped' originates from Modern English, formed by combining the adverb 'quickly' (from 'quick' + suffix '-ly') and the past participle 'wrapped' of the verb 'wrap'.

Historical Evolution

'quickly' derives from the adjective 'quick' (Old English 'cwic' meaning 'alive, moving fast') with the adverbial suffix '-ly'; 'wrap' comes from Old English 'wrappan' (or Middle English 'wrappen'), and the compound 'quickly-wrapped' is a modern, descriptive compound formed by joining these elements.

Meaning Changes

Initially the parts meant 'fast' (quick/quickly) and 'to cover or enclose' (wrap/wrapped); combined as a compound, the meaning remained literal — 'covered quickly' — though it has also taken a connotation of 'done with little care' in some contexts.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

wrapped in a hurried or hasty manner; packaged or covered quickly (often implying little care).

The quickly-wrapped parcel arrived with torn corners and loose tape.

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Last updated: 2025/08/17 19:17