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Webster 1913 Edition


Strictly

Strict′ly

,
adv.
In a strict manner; closely; precisely.

Webster 1828 Edition


Strictly

STRICTLY

, adv.
1.
Closely; tightly.
2.
Exactly; with nice accuracy; as, patriotism strictly so called , is a noble virtue.
3.
Positively. He commanded his son strictly to proceed no further.
4.
Rigorously; severely; without remission or indulgence.
Examine thyself strictly whether thou didst not best at first.