Obs. [f. prec. + -LY.] In a curving or bending manner or direction.
1552. Huloet, Bowynglye, lyke a bowe, arcuatim. Ibid., Bowynglye, procliue, recurue.
1594. Blundevil, Exerc., III. I. (ed. 7), 271. A right line is that which goeth right from one point to another, and not bowingly.
