adv. Obs. rare1. [f. *legitimous adj. (f. L. lēgitim-us + -OUS) + -LY2.] In a lawful or proper manner.
1657. W. Morice, Coena quasi Κοινὴ, xxiv. 244. The Sacraments legitimously administred for matter and form.
adv. Obs. rare1. [f. *legitimous adj. (f. L. lēgitim-us + -OUS) + -LY2.] In a lawful or proper manner.
1657. W. Morice, Coena quasi Κοινὴ, xxiv. 244. The Sacraments legitimously administred for matter and form.