adv. [f. as prec. + -LY2.] In an amicable or friendly manner, without quarrelling or use of force.

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1699.  Lond. Gaz., mmmcccclviii/3. It’s hoped, that … the Affair of Elbing will be amicably adjusted.

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1724.  Swift, Drapier’s Lett., Wks. 1755, V. II. 101. Honourable names very amicably joined with my own.

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1796.  Morse, Amer. Geog., I. 487. Amicably disposed towards the English colonies.

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1813.  Southey, Nelson, vii. 264. The conference however proceeded amicably on both sides.

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1867.  Miss Broughton, Not Wisely, II. iii. 47. She and her cavalier toddled amicably along.

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