legiblyadv.

Brit.

/ˈlɛdʒᵻbli/, U.S.

/ˈlɛdʒəbli/

Forms: see legible adj. and -ly suffix².

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: legible adj., -ly suffix².

Etymology: < legible adj. + -ly suffix². Compare post-classical Latin legibiliter (from 12th cent. in British and continental sources).

In a legible manner.

1. In writing clear enough to be easily read or deciphered.The usual sense.

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society > communication > writing > handwriting or style of > [adverb] > so as to be easily read

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1553 J. Peele Maner & Fourme Perfecte Reconyng i. sig. Aiij^v It is nedefull that suche as kepe reckenynges dooe write legeably to be read.

1596 W. Warner Albions Eng. (rev. ed.) xi. lxii. 271 His Banner had the Picture, and in gold King Edwards Cozen Elenor was legibly inrould.

1664 H. More Modest Enq. Myst. Iniquity 97 Whether written in the outward Word, or legibly engraven upon the Table of his Heart.

1699 R. Bentley Diss. Epist. Phalaris (new ed.) 240 It's yet legibly and plainly ΠΡΩΤΟΣ ΟΣ.

1709 R. Steele & J. Addison Tatler No. 101. ⁋7 A shaking Hand does not always write legibly.

1761 J. Gill Law in Hand of Christ 16 The same he wrote on two tables of stone, plainly and legibly, that they might be easily read.

1833 Act 3 & 4 William IV c. 46 §84 The rules..shall be legibly painted upon boards.

1887 Pall Mall Gaz. 20 Jan. 14/1 Addresses..must be written legibly on the back of the designs, and not on covering letters.

1922 Recommended Specif. Ec 2b 4 in Engin. Man. Amer. Electric Railway Engin. Assoc. Each knuckle and each draw-bar must bear the serial number legibly stamped or cast upon it.

2015 Mumbai Mirror (Nexis) 4 Mar. It took about two months of practice for Samson to write legibly with his left hand.

2. In extended use: in a manner which makes the nature or significance of something easy to understand or interpret.

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1609 B. Jonson Case is Alterd iii. sig. H4 Speake legibly, this gam's gone, without the great mercy of God.

1655 F. Raworth Jacobs Ladder 51 How many may read legibly their sins in their punishments, and need enquire for the cause of no other physitian.

1797 E. Darwin Plan Conduct Female Educ. 19 The passions of children are more legibly express'd on their countenances than at a maturer age.

1869 E. A. Freeman Hist. Norman Conquest (1876) III. xiv. 356 The great tale of which it became the theatre is legibly written on its natural features.

1900 Chums 18 Apr. 558/3 With all the sturdy endurance and stubborn courage that distinguish his race legibly imprinted on his broad, firm, stolid features.

1982 Burlington Mag. May 315/2 The exhibition was handsomely and legibly mounted.

2014 A. Randolph in G. Yancy & M. del G. Davidson Exploring Race in Predominantly White Classrooms ii. 35 My style of dress is legibly masculine as are my mannerisms.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2016; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	legibly
释义	legiblyadv. Brit. /ˈlɛdʒᵻbli/, U.S. /ˈlɛdʒəbli/ Forms: see legible adj. and -ly suffix². Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: legible adj., -ly suffix². Etymology: < legible adj. + -ly suffix². Compare post-classical Latin legibiliter (from 12th cent. in British and continental sources). In a legible manner. 1. In writing clear enough to be easily read or deciphered.The usual sense. ΘΚΠ society > communication > writing > handwriting or style of > [adverb] > so as to be easily read fair1533 legibly1553 1553 J. Peele Maner & Fourme Perfecte Reconyng i. sig. Aiij^v It is nedefull that suche as kepe reckenynges dooe write legeably to be read. 1596 W. Warner Albions Eng. (rev. ed.) xi. lxii. 271 His Banner had the Picture, and in gold King Edwards Cozen Elenor was legibly inrould. 1664 H. More Modest Enq. Myst. Iniquity 97 Whether written in the outward Word, or legibly engraven upon the Table of his Heart. 1699 R. Bentley Diss. Epist. Phalaris (new ed.) 240 It's yet legibly and plainly ΠΡΩΤΟΣ ΟΣ. 1709 R. Steele & J. Addison Tatler No. 101. ⁋7 A shaking Hand does not always write legibly. 1761 J. Gill Law in Hand of Christ 16 The same he wrote on two tables of stone, plainly and legibly, that they might be easily read. 1833 Act 3 & 4 William IV c. 46 §84 The rules..shall be legibly painted upon boards. 1887 Pall Mall Gaz. 20 Jan. 14/1 Addresses..must be written legibly on the back of the designs, and not on covering letters. 1922 Recommended Specif. Ec 2b 4 in Engin. Man. Amer. Electric Railway Engin. Assoc. Each knuckle and each draw-bar must bear the serial number legibly stamped or cast upon it. 2015 Mumbai Mirror (Nexis) 4 Mar. It took about two months of practice for Samson to write legibly with his left hand. 2. In extended use: in a manner which makes the nature or significance of something easy to understand or interpret. ΚΠ 1609 B. Jonson Case is Alterd iii. sig. H4 Speake legibly, this gam's gone, without the great mercy of God. View more context for this quotation 1655 F. Raworth Jacobs Ladder 51 How many may read legibly their sins in their punishments, and need enquire for the cause of no other physitian. 1797 E. Darwin Plan Conduct Female Educ. 19 The passions of children are more legibly express'd on their countenances than at a maturer age. 1869 E. A. Freeman Hist. Norman Conquest (1876) III. xiv. 356 The great tale of which it became the theatre is legibly written on its natural features. 1900 Chums 18 Apr. 558/3 With all the sturdy endurance and stubborn courage that distinguish his race legibly imprinted on his broad, firm, stolid features. 1982 Burlington Mag. May 315/2 The exhibition was handsomely and legibly mounted. 2014 A. Randolph in G. Yancy & M. del G. Davidson Exploring Race in Predominantly White Classrooms ii. 35 My style of dress is legibly masculine as are my mannerisms. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2016; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adv.1553
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