adv. Obs. Also 5 strengely. [Alteration of STRONGLY adv., due to the influence of STRENGERLY.] = STRONGLY adv.
a. 1425. trans. Arderne’s Treat. Fistula, etc. 22. It byhoueþ noȝt to cure þe pacient with no cure bot cuttyng with yren, or fretyng with a threde strengely yfestned.
1435. Misyn, Fire of Love, 117. Oft-tyme we fall þat, be many casys taghtt, strenglyar we suld stand.
