adv. [f. STERLING a. + -LY2.] In a sterling manner.

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1883.  Richmond Enquirer, 30 Oct., 3/6. This is a course … sterlingly characteristic of the wisdom and patriotism of the man.

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1883.  W. Jolly, Life J. Duncan, xxxix. 478. So sterlingly honest was he in all things.

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