Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for UN-DER-STAND'ING-LY
UN-DER-STAND'ING-LY, adv.
Intelligibly; with full knowledge or comprehension of a question or subject; as, to vote upon a question understandingly; to act or judge understandingly. The gospel may be neglected, but it can not be understandingly disbelieved. J. Hawes.
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