English
governorly
From governor + -ly.
Formed from governor + -ly
Ancient Greek κυβερνάω ‘to steer, pilot’
Latin gubernō ‘to pilot, steer; to govern’
Latin gubernator ‘helmsman; governor’
Old French gouvreneur
Middle English governour
English governor
Today it means
adj That resembles, is appropriate for, or is related to a governor.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / governorly