politicly en · ADV
Etymology
From politic + -ly.
Meanings
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(archaic) In a politic (shrewd) manner
I must be ignorant indeed not to know, that the Duchess, ever since you met, hath been most politicly employed in increasing those forces, and sharpening those arms with which she subdued you at first […]
1731, Jonathan Swift, letter to ???:
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(alt-of, misspelling) Misspelling of politically.
alt of politically
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more politicly | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| politickly | alternative | lexicographic | |
| most politicly | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| politiquely | alternative | lexicographic |