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Strictly

STRICTLY, adv. 1. Closely; tightly. 2. Exactly; with nice accuracy; as, patriotism strictly so called, is a noble virtue. 3. Positively. He commanded his son strictly to proceed no further. 4. Rigorously; seve...

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STRICTLY, adv.

1. Closely; tightly.

2. Exactly; with nice accuracy; as, patriotism strictly so called, is a noble virtue.

3. Positively. He commanded his son strictly to proceed no further.

4. Rigorously; severely; without remission or indulgence.

Examine thyself strictly whether thou didst not best at first.

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