tidily, adv.
(ˈtaɪdɪlɪ)
Also 4–6 tidely.
[f. tidy a. + -ly2.]
In a tidy manner; † betimes, seasonably, duly (obs.); suitably, in an orderly manner, skilfully, neatly, etc.: see tidy.
| 1340–70 Alisaunder 194 Þe fairest feete þat euer freke kende, With ton [= toes] tidily wrought. c 1350 Will. Palerne 4454 Alphouns..buskes in to þe baþ..& fond it treuli a-tired & tidily warme. Ibid. 5482 He..tok to him tidely trewe cunsayl euere. c 1400 Destr. Troy 6839 Þen the Troiens, with tene, tidely þai faght. 1557–8 Ld. Wentworth in Hardwicke St. Papers (1778) I. 112, I will do what I can tidily to signify unto your Majesty our State. 1593 G. Harvey New Let. Wks. (Grosart) I. 259 You haue lately..very tidely playde the Bees part. 1771 E. Haywood A New Present 252 To dress herself tidily and quickly. 1832 R. & J. Lander Exped. Niger I. iii. 112 The inhabitants are..very tidily clad in cotton dresses. 1870 Mrs. J. H. Riddell Austin Friars i, The plates are all ranged tidily away. |