condignly, adv.
(kənˈdaɪnlɪ)
[f. condign + -ly2.]
In a condign or worthy way; worthily, agreeably to deserts, deservedly; suitably, adequately.
| c 1450 Mirour Saluacioun 42 Ffor our lady..The forsaid ȝate and temple condignely should be. 1526 Pilgr. Perf. (W. de W. 1531) 12 Man may not in suche case condignely or worthily merite grace. 1548 Act 2–3 Edw. VI, c. 24 §1 Condignly to punish such Persons. 1578 Chr. Prayers in Priv. Prayers (1851) 465 Our merciful Queen..for whom we most condignly give thee thanks. 1672 Sir C. Wyvill Triple Crown 28 The good works of just persons do merit Eternal Life Condignly. 1788 Priestley Lect. Hist. v. xlviii. 360 To see his enemy condignly punished. 1858 Carlyle Fredk. Gt. (1865) II. vii. viii. 337 The treasonous mystery of this Crown-Prince must..be condignly punished. 1860 Pusey Min. Proph. 187 As though ye honoured God condignly. |