adv. Obs. Forms: 3 Orm. kiþþeliȝ, 3–4 kithli. [f. KITH sb. + -LY2. Perh. distinct formations. [OE. ʓecyðelíc ‘manifest,’ in Bosw.-Toller is an error for ʓecyndelíc natural.)]
1. Familiarly.
c. 1200. Ormin, 16532. Ne lætenn kiþþeliȝ wiþþ hemm.
2. In a way that is known or manifest; manifestly.
a. 1300. Cursor M., 22742. His oþer cuming sal he scau kithli til þis werld.
