adv. Obs. [f. CONVENABLE a.1 + -LY2; cf. COVENABLY.] In a suitable, proper, or convenient manner; properly, suitably, fitly.

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c. 1430.  Lydg., Bochas (1558), VI. xvi. 9. Matters conueyed by iust conuenience Disposed in order conuenably to shewe.

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1442.  Hen. VI., in Ellis, Orig. Let., III. 33, I. 71. If it were not convenably resisted.

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1502.  Ord. Crysten Men (W. de W., 1506), III. iii. 152. Unto whome it appertayneth mooste conuenably for to correcte.

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1574.  trans. Littleton’s Tenures, 20 a. Well and convenably arrayed for the warre.

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