adv. Obs. [f. BEND sb.1, 2 + -LY2.]

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  1.  Her. Bend-wise.

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1486.  Bk. St. Albans, Her., D viij a. Ther be forsothe certan armys bendli barrit … for ij colouris are iunyt together in euery barre bendly.

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  2.  (See quot.)

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1552.  Huloet, Bendly, or by bendes or handful.

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