† ˈcaitifly, -ively, adv. Obs.
[f. caitiff a. + -ly-.]
Like a caitiff: a. Wretchedly, miserably. b. Vilely, basely, despicably, badly.
| 1393 Langl. P. Pl. C. iv. 242 Caytiflyche þow, conscience consailedist þe kyng. c 1425 Wyntoun Cron. ii. viii. 106 Lyve as Lowndreris cayttevely. 1513 Douglas æneis ix. xiii. 22 Thynke ȝe na lak and schame..thus catyfly to fle? |