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† ˈcovenably, adv. Obs.
[f. covenable + -ly2; cf. conably, convenably.]
In a suitable, proper, or convenient manner; fitly; appropriately; seasonably, opportunely; conveniently.
1382Wyclif Mark xiv. 11 And he souȝte how he schulde bitraye him couenably [Vulg. opportune]. 1387Trevisa Higden (Rolls) I. 303 Gades is couenableliche first i-sette among þe ylondes of þe greet see. 1477Earl Rivers (Caxton) Dictes 9 A good medicine couenably yeuen to them that be seke. 1613Sir H. Finch Law (1636) 175 If a daughter be couenably married by him, this is a sufficient aduancement. [1764Burn Poor Laws 3 In every church..a secular person was to be ordained vicar perpetual, and covenably endowed. Cf. Act 4 Hen. IV. c. xii.] |