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creditably, adv.|ˈkrɛdɪtəblɪ|
[f. as prec. + -ly2.]
†1. Credibly. Obs.
1748Smollett Rod. Rand. (1812) I. 423, I am creditably informed of your incapacity.
2. In a reputable or creditable manner:
†a. so as to be well thought of, with credit (obs.);
b. in a praiseworthy manner, with credit to oneself.
1672Mede's Wks., Life 42 (R.) Wherein the better sort think they..come off fair and creditably. a1716South (J.), Rather to neglect their duty safely and creditably, than to get a broken pate in the church's service. 1884F. M. Crawford Rom. Singer I. 22 Nino sang very creditably. |