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orthodoxly, adv.|ˈɔːθədɒkslɪ| [f. orthodox a. + -ly2.] In an orthodox manner or fashion; in accordance with what is accounted the right opinion or doctrine; a. in theology.
c1615Bacon Adv. Villiers Wks. 1879 I. 510/2 Concerning the doctrine of the church of England expressed in the thirty-nine articles..that is so soundly and so orthodoxly settled, as cannot be questioned without extreme danger to the honour and stability of our religion. 1723Waterland 2nd Vind. 123 He there speaks as orthodoxly of the Blessed Trinity as a man can reasonably desire. 1885A. J. C. Hare Russia iv. 168 A primitive old lady..orthodoxly crossed herself whenever the carriage gave a jolt. b. in general application: Correctly, properly.
a1643W. Cartwright Ordinary iii. v, You err most orthodoxly, sweet Sir Kit. 1708Ozell tr. Boileau's Lutrin iv. (1730) 296 Twenty large Hogsheads, fill'd by my Command, Rang'd Orthodoxly in my Cellar stand. 1721Amherst Terræ Fil. No. 21 (1754) 106, I..firmly and orthodoxly believe that Aristotle, as by law establish'd, is the best author. 1885Wingfield Barb. Philpot II. i. 35 My lord..offered the extreme tips of his white attenuated fingers with orthodoxly filbert nails to Mrs. Barbara. |