adv. Obs. [f. COUNTERFEIT a. + -LY2.] In a counterfeit manner; feignedly, pretendedly, deceitfully, falsely.

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1548.  Udall, etc. Erasm. Par. Eph. vi. 5. In whose [Christ’s] syghte nothing is acceptable, that is counterfaytely done.

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1607.  Shaks., Cor., II. iii. 107. I will practice the insinuating nod, and be off to them most counterfetly.

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1683.  E. Hooker. Pref. Epist. Pordage’s Mystic Div., 59. Wisdom from above … without Hypocrisie … not acting ani waie counterfeitly.

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1717.  De Foe, Mem. Ch. Scot., 35. Counterfeitly and lyingly to serve you.

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