Christianly
Americanadjective
adverb
Etymology
Origin of Christianly
First recorded in 1375–1425, Christianly is from the late Middle English word cristenli. See Christian, -ly
Example Sentences
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The Archbishop of York urged members to "disagree Christianly".
From BBC ● Mar. 9, 2017
The Archbishop of York, John Sentamu, urged members of the church to learn how to "disagree Christianly" in reaction to the bishop's announcement.
From BBC ● Mar. 9, 2017
Eirick avenges his father's murder more subtly, more Christianly.
From Time Magazine Archive
Theodore de Beze adds that the grand penitentiary of Paris, Merlin, who was present at the execution, said, as he withdrew from the still smoking stake, "I never saw any one die more Christianly."
From A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 4 by Robert Black
No perversion of Mind-science It is no more Christianly scientific to see disease than it is to experience it.
From Science and Health, with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy
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