adv. rare. [f. STAID a. + -LY2.] In a staid manner; † constantly, fixedly (obs.); sedately, soberly.

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1571.  Golding, Calvin on Ps. xxiii. 1. 85. Scarce the hundreth man keepeth himself stayedly in the feare of God.

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1620.  Shelton, Don Quixote, II. xliii. 279. Walke softly, and speak stayedly.

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1621.  Fletcher, Wild-Goose Chase, IV. ii. Bel. ’Tis well ye have manners: That Court’sie again, and hold your Countenance stai’dly; That look’s too light.

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1846.  Landor, Exam. Shaks., Wks. II. 263. His worship did look thereupon most staidly.

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