a. rare. Somewhat civil.
1813. Mrs. Hofland, Patience & Perseverance, II. 228. The people here be civilish, but down at the Elms, he do zay they be like zo many devils.
1820. Blackw. Mag., VIII. 124.
| Then spoke Mr Marsh in a civilish way, | |
| (For some of the Tutors had little to say). |
