adv. Obs. [f. prec. + -LY2: cf. F. bonnairement (Cotgr.)] Courteously; meekly.
c. 1340. Cursor M., 23872 (Fairf.). He þat can mare þen anoþer bonerli [other MSS. debonerli] to teyche his broþer.
1340. Ayenb., 265. Lybbe we sobrelyche … an bonayrelyche.
1522. World & Child, in Hazl., Dodsley, I. 243. Look ye bow bonerly to my bidding.
