adv. Sc. rare. [As if f. TENTY a. + -LY2; but perh. a worn-down form of TENTIVELY (see -IVE), TENTY not being found until much later.] With care and attention; carefully.
a. 1400[?]. Morte Arth., 3618. Tolowris tentyly takelle they ryghttene.
1721. Ramsay, Cupid Thrown, v. He tentily Myrtilla sought.
1768. Ross, Helenore, I. 9. Back with the halesome girss in haste she hy’d, An’ tentyly unto the sair apply’d.
