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condignly, adv.|kənˈdaɪnlɪ| [f. condign + -ly2.] In a condign or worthy way; worthily, agreeably to deserts, deservedly; suitably, adequately.
c1450Mirour Saluacioun 42 Ffor our lady..The forsaid ȝate and temple condignely should be. 1526Pilgr. Perf. (W. de W. 1531) 12 Man may not in suche case condignely or worthily merite grace. 1548Act 2–3 Edw. VI, c. 24 §1 Condignly to punish such Persons. 1578Chr. Prayers in Priv. Prayers (1851) 465 Our merciful Queen..for whom we most condignly give thee thanks. 1672Sir C. Wyvill Triple Crown 28 The good works of just persons do merit Eternal Life Condignly. 1788Priestley Lect. Hist. v. xlviii. 360 To see his enemy condignly punished. 1858Carlyle Fredk. Gt. (1865) II. vii. viii. 337 The treasonous mystery of this Crown-Prince must..be condignly punished. 1860Pusey Min. Proph. 187 As though ye honoured God condignly. |