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▪ I. stewardly, a.|ˈstjuːədlɪ|
[f. steward n. + -ly1.]
†1. Pertaining to or administered by a steward; of the nature of a stewardship. Obs.
1642Bridge Wound. Consc. Cured iv. 26 If abused that he do not perform his Stewardly trust as hee should, the people..are to looke to it. 1643J. Cotton Doctr. Ch. 2 The Government of his Kingdome is not Lordly, but Stewardly and Ministeriall. a1683Owen Holy Spirit (1693) 256 They are sufficient of themselves for the Stewardly Dispensation of the Mysteries of the Gospel.
2. dial. Skilled in household management.
1746Exmoor Courtship 569 Tha stewardlest vittest Wanch that comath on tha' Stones o' Moulton. c1750Mrs. Palmer's Devon. Dial. i. (1839) 11 A notable, thorough-paced stewardly body. 1874S. P. Fox Kingsbridge (E.D.D.) A good stewardly wife.
▪ II. stewardly, adv. rare.|ˈstjuːədlɪ|
[+ -ly2.]
Like a steward; with the care of a steward.
1604Tooker Fabric of Ch. iv. 48 Euery dispensation..is to be stewaredly dispensed not wastfully spent or powred vpon euery ones head or altogether. |