† ˈbendly,adv.Obs. [f. bend n.1, n.2 + -ly2.] 1.Her. Bend-wise. 1486Bk.St. Albans, Her. D viij a, Ther be forsothe certan armys bendli barrit..for ij colouris are iunyt together in euery barre bendly. 2. (See quot.) 1552Huloet, Bendly, or by bendes or handful.