adv. [f. prec. + -LY2.] In a condoling manner, with condolence.

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a. 1711.  Ken, Hymnotheo, Poet. Wks. 1721, III. 198. He could not but condolingly resent Judaick Rage.

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1824.  Galt, Rothelan, I. I. vii. 64. ‘Ah! these wars,’ … said the Jew condolingly—‘men will fight.’

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