adv. [f. prec. + -LY2.]

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  1.  In a praiseworthy manner, so as to deserve praise.

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1477.  Earl Rivers (Caxton), Dictes, 87. He ansuerd to speke litil and laudably.

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1533.  in Vicary’s Anat. (1888), App. xiv. 263. Occupacions lawdablye vsed and contynued withyn this Cytye.

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1646.  Sir T. Browne, Pseud. Ep., VI. x. 322. The Chymists have attempted laudably, reducing their causes unto Sal, Sulphur, and Mercury.

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1748.  Richardson, Clarissa (1811), I. xxviii. 199. Would not love and pity excusably, nay laudably, make a good wife … give up her own will … to oblige a husband.

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1876.  Black, Madcap Violet, vi. 52. A … young man … laudably anxious to be instructed.

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  † 2.  In a sound and healthy manner. Obs. rare.

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1699.  Evelyn, Acetaria, 129. Some Plants not only nourish laudably, but induce a manifest and wholsom Change.

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