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fitly

American  
[fit-lee] / ˈfɪt li /

adverb

  1. in a proper or suitable manner.

  2. at a proper or suitable time.

fitly British  
/ ˈfɪtlɪ /

adverb

  1. in a proper manner or place or at a proper time

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Etymology

Origin of fitly

First recorded in 1540–50; fit 1 + -ly

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