adv. Obs. [f. prec. + -LY2.] In a clerkly manner, learnedly; skilfully, subtly.
1377. Langl., P. Pl., B. Prol. 124. Knelyng to þe kyng · clergealy he seyde. Ibid. (1393), C. VIII. 34. Ac ich can nouht constrye · ne clergialliche reden.
a. 1400[?]. Morte Arth., 200. Clarett and Creette, clergyally rennene, With condethes fulle curious.
c. 1410. Love, Bonavent. Mirr., xxxiv. 63 (Gibbs MS.). Þe whuche Seynt Austyne clergyally treteþ.
