adv. [f. prec. + -LY2.] In a curving direction or attitude, obliquely.

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1658.  Rowland, trans. Moufet’s Theat. Ins., 1051. [Scorpions] which have seven or nine joints on their tails, are the most curst: many have but six, it strikes athwart and bendingly.

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1839.  New Monthly Mag., LV. 128. ‘Parson, say grace!’ Millingham bendingly murmured three words.

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