adv. [f. ADVISABLE + -LY2.] In an advisable manner; expediently, prudently, wisely.
[Not in Todd 1818, Richardson 1836, Craig 1847. But unadvisably is found earlier:
1702. Lond. Gaz., mmmdcccxxii. 2. A Soldier … firing unadvisably upon a Centinel … those who were left behind … were alarmed.]
1865. Ruskin, Sesame, 45. We may advisably carry out this idea a little. Ibid. (1875), Lect. on Art, iv. 108. To carry the pitcher you may most advisably have two handles.
