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straitly

adverb

«straitly» in the English dictionary: Early Modern English — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Early Modern English

Meaning

Strictly, firmly, or solemnly, so that something must be done. tree →

Then and now

No longer used; today we say strictly or sternly. The sentence uses the same sense as the dictionary.

Examples

And Moses took the bones of Joseph with him; for he had straitly sworn the children of Israel, saying: 'God will surely remember you; and ye shall carry up my bones away hence with you.' (Torah EXO.13.19, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Today: strictly.

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