1. a strange or wonderful thing; a marvel or curiosity
Usage: archaic; chiefly British

1. strange, wonderful, or marvelous
Usage: archaic; chiefly British

Examples

• The old knight spoke of ferlies he had witnessed in distant lands.
• The travelers regarded the ancient ruins as a ferly beyond comprehension.
• In medieval times, comets were considered ferly omens.
• The craftsman's intricate work seemed a ferly achievement to the apprentices.