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rightly

[rahyt-lee]

adverb

in accordance with truth or fact; correctly: to see rightly; to understand rightly.

in accordance with morality or equity; uprightly.

properly, fitly, or suitably: to be rightly dressed.

Informal. with certainty; positively: I can't rightly say.

Origin:
before 900; Middle English; Old English rihtlīce. See right, -ly

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a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.

a fool or simpleton; ninny.

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rightly (ˈraɪtlɪ)

—*adv*
1.	in accordance with the facts; correctly
2.	in accordance with principles of justice or morality
3.	with good reason; justifiably: he was rightly annoyed with her
4.	properly or suitably; appropriately: rightly dressed for a wedding
5.	informal (used with a negative) with certainty; positively or precisely (usually in the phrases I don't rightly know, I can't rightly say)

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