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Numbly vs Numby - What's the difference?

numbly | numby |

As an adverb numbly

is in a numb manner; without feeling.

As an adjective numby is

(obsolete) somewhat numb; numbed.

numbly

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a numb manner; without feeling.

    • numby

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (obsolete) Somewhat numb; numbed.
  • *, II.17:
  • *:My hands are so stiffe and nummie , that I can hardly write for my selfe, so that what I have once scribled, I had rather frame it anew than take the paines to correct it; and I reade but little better.
  • *1868 , The London Lancet
  • *:The pains extend down the legs, with a numby , burning feeling.