bankerlyadj.
/ˈbaŋkəli/, U.S. /ˈbæŋkərli/ Originally U.S.
Characteristic of or resembling a banker; spec. reserved or conservative in manner or appearance. Also: of or relating to bankers. Cf. bankerish adj. at banker n.2 Derivatives.
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bankerly1835
1835 Circular to Bankers 4 Sept. 51/1 The Commissioners of Stamps are not unlikely to attempt to bring a greater number of bankerly instruments under the operation of the Stamp-Act.
1856 Harper's New Monthly Mag. Mar. 553/2 Treating Cadell, who published it, in a very bankerly mode.
1916 L. Scott Partners of Night iv. 179 Mr. Anderson's manner had changed to that bankerly benignity which is a forecast of pleasant weather to one desirous of making a loan.
1990 F. L. Pryor Malawi & Madagascar v. 112 In a bankerly sense, the innovation worked.
2009 M. Meyer Year that changed World iii. 32 Sober-suited and bankerly, his mild manner masked inner toughness.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2015; most recently modified version published online December 2021).
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