Obs. [f. LIKING ppl. a.2 + -LY2.] In a probable manner; probably.

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1388.  Wyclif, Isa., 2nd Prol. Ellis it wole as likyngli be applied to falsnesse as to treuthe.

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c. 1449.  Pecock, Repr., III. v. 305. Prechours ȝauen hem to flaterie … for to the more likingli fille her wombis and her pursis.

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