Meaning
In a vain pursuit; to no avail.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
Inherited from Middle English vaynly, veynly, vaynely, veynely, equivalent to vain + -ly.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:
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