† ˈconvenably, adv. Obs.
[f. convenable a.1 + -ly2; cf. covenably.]
In a suitable, proper, or convenient manner; properly, suitably, fitly.
| c 1430 Lydg. Bochas (1558) vi. xvi. 9 Matters conueyed by iust conuenience Disposed in order conuenably to shewe. 1442 Hen. VI in Ellis Orig. Let. iii. 33 I. 77 If it were not convenably resisted. 1502 Ord. Crysten Men (W. de W. 1506) iii. iii. 152 Unto whome it appertayneth mooste conuenably for to correcte. 1574 tr. Littleton's Tenures 20 a. Well and convenably arrayed for the warre. |