soldierly

Etymology 1

From soldier + -ly. Compare soldierlike.

adj

  1. Appropriate to, or in the way of, a soldier.
    His soldierly demeanour stood him good stead in civilian life when vicissitudes would assail him.

Etymology 2

From soldier + -ly.

adv

  1. In the manner of a soldier.

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