meetly
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of meetly
A Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at meet 2, -ly
Example Sentences
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All Mankind seemed perfectible & we had Painters & Poets & we were indeed Lords of Matter, all number’d cleanly & meetly.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
And the King made answer: "I have kept vigil as behoves a knight who, knowing him to be in the midst of danger, would bear himself meetly in any peril that should offer."
From Stories from Le Morte D'Arthur and the Mabinogion by Clay, Beatrice
The ruddy gold fair glitter'd on every riding vest; Their steeds they meetly govern'd, all pacing soft abreast.
From The Nibelungenlied Revised Edition by Unknown
Her robe, ungirt from clasp to hem, No wrought flowers did adorn, But a white rose of Mary's gift, For service meetly worn; Her hair that lay along her back Was yellow like ripe corn.
From Loyal to the School by Brazil, Angela
Eager, the king withdrew where none was near, p. 32And gave close audience to Minuccio, Who meetly told that love-tale meet to know.
From How Lisa Loved the King by Eliot, George
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