rare. [f. FIT a. + -LY1.] = FIT a.
1573. Tusser, Husb. (1878), 183.
| Giue childe that is fitly, giue babie the big, | |
| giue hardnes to youth and to roperipe a twig. |
1840. Browning, Sordello, VI. 441.
| ’Twere fitliest maintain the Guelfs in rule: | |
| That makes your life’s work. |
