Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for FRIEND'LY
FRIEND'LY, a. [frend'ly.]
- Having the temper and disposition of a friend; kind; favorable; disposed to promote the good of another. Thou to mankind / Be good and friendly still, and oft return. Milton.
- Disposed to peace. Pope.
- Amicable. We are on friendly terms.
- Not hostile; as, a friendly power or state.
- Favorable; propitious; salutary; promoting the good of; as, a friendly breeze or gale. Excessive rains are not friendly to the ripening fruits. Temperance is friendly to longevity.
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