friendshiply
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English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From friendship + -ly.
Adjective
[edit]friendshiply (not comparable)
- (rare, nonstandard) Having the characteristics or qualities of friendship.
- 2012, The Adventures of Malcolmist the Alchemist:
- The friendshiply impulse sails all Seven Seas
But must be truly equal between you and me
Adverb
[edit]friendshiply (comparative more friendshiply, superlative most friendshiply)
- (rare, nonstandard) In the manner of friendship or of having friendship.
- 1838: Supreme Court transcript
- Q. How long have you known her
A. Fourteen years.
Q. Did you visit frequently?
A. Yes, through business, and after her brother died, friendshiply.
- Q. How long have you known her
- 1911, Medical Century:
- ... a design to promote the study, and to facilitate comprehension of the Organon, now fraternally and friendshiply offers this "helping hand."
- 1838: Supreme Court transcript