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Definition of Straitly
1. adv. In a strait manner; narrowly; strictly; rigorously.
Definition of Straitly
1. Adverb. Strictly. ¹
2. Adverb. (obsolete) Closely; intimately. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Straitly
1. strait [adv] - See also: strait
Lexicographical Neighbors of Straitly
Literary usage of Straitly
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The New Testament of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ by American Committee of Revision (1881)
"43 And he straitly charged him, and forthwith sent him away ; 45 But he went out,
and began to publish it much, and to blaze abroad the matter, ..."
2. The History of the Rebellion and Civil Wars in England: Together with an by Edward Hyde Clarendon (1849)
"... was straitly inhibited by the other not to do. 48 However, this difference
gave only respite for some days to the attorney, who was quickly again called ..."
3. The Church History of Britain: From the Birth of Jesus Christ Until the Year by Thomas Fuller, John Sherren Brewer (1845)
"That there is a great reason why we Christians should take ourselves as straitly
bound to rest upon the Lord's day, as the Jews were upon their sabbath; ..."
4. Sermons Preached at Brighton by Frederick William Robertson (1871)
"And he charged them straitly that no man should know it ; and commanded that
something should be given her to^eat."—-Mark v. 35-43. ..."
5. The History of the Rebellion and Civil Wars in England: To which is Added an by Edward Hyde Clarendon (1826)
"... with which he resolved in few days to transport himself to the relief of
Rochelle, which was then straitly besieged by the cardinal Richelieu;' and for ..."
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