[f. as prec. + -LY2. Cf. MDu. coninclîke, ON. konungliga.] In a kingly manner, royally; regally.

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1586.  Marlowe, 1st Pt. Tamburl., III. iii. Each man a crown! Why, kingly fought, i’ faith.

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1658.  Cleveland, Rustic Rampant, Wks. (1687), 442. This Way he could not but dye Kingly, at least, like a Gentleman.

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1742.  Pope, Dunc., IV. 207. Low bow’d the rest: He, kingly, did but nod.

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1872.  Tennyson, Gareth & Lynette, 124. When I was frequent with him in my youth, And heard him Kingly speak.

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