politicly, adv.
(ˈpɒlɪtɪklɪ)
[f. politic a. + -ly2.]
In a politic manner; with policy or skilful management; shrewdly; artfully, craftily.
| 1477 Sir J. Paston in P. Lett. III. 188, I thynke notte a mater..weell handelyd, nor poletykly dalte with. 1536 Act 28 Hen. VIII, c. 7 §9 Your maiestie most victoriousely prudently politikely and indifferently hath..ruled this realme. a 1548 Hall Chron., Edw. IV 230 The allegacions were well proued by the Englishmen, and pollitiquely defended by the Frenche men. 1603 Knolles Hist. Turks 255 The death of Mahomet had been politiquely concealed one and fortie daies. 1701 De Foe True-born Eng. 5 They rule so politickly and so well. 1808 E. S. Barrett Miss-led General 147 As if he had purposely and politicly selected them as a foil to himself. 1868 Holme Lee B. Godfrey l, He had politicly relaxed a little towards her. |