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Quakerly

American  
[kway-ker-lee] / ˈkweɪ kər li /

adjective

  1. like a Quaker.


adverb

  1. in the manner of the Quakers.

Etymology

Origin of Quakerly

First recorded in 1675–85; Quaker + -ly


Example Sentences

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And yet, something that Morrison did is totally and essentially Quakerly.

From Time Magazine Archive

Most of them are written by Friends, and expound Quakerly thought on current economic and social problems, and Quaker religious practices and history.

From Time Magazine Archive

But, with Quakerly tact, Anna Brinton had withdrawn.

From Time Magazine Archive

Chocolate manufacturers seemed to have a passion for imprinting their Quakerly names on every bit of stuff they sold.

From The Card, a Story of Adventure in the Five Towns by Arnold Bennett

This was a very good, salutary, Quakerly idea, and although it may have operated against the internal appearance of the building it has guaranteed purity of air to those attending it.

From Our Churches and Chapels Their Parsons, Priests, & Congregations Being a Critical and Historical Account of Every Place of Worship in Preston by Atticus

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