fitly

Etymology

From fit + -ly.

adv

  1. In a fit manner
    This Court has a solemn duty to protect society against the murderous attacks of dangerous men, whether they be old or young, and to show clearly that it will punish fitly such offenders. 1948, Alan Paton, chapter 28, in Cry, the Beloved Country, New York: Scribner, published 1987

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