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Webster 1913 Edition


Plainly

Plain′ly

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adv.
In a plain manner; clearly.

Webster 1828 Edition


Plainly

PLA'INLY

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adv.
With a level surface. [Little used.]
1.
Without cunning or disguise.
2.
Without ornament or artificial embellishment; as, to be plainly clad.
3.
Frankly; honestly; sincerely; as, deal plainly with me.
4.
In earnest; fairly.
5.
In a manner to be easily seen or comprehended.
Thou shalt write on the stones all the words of this law very plainly. Deut.27.
6.
Evidently; clearly; not obscurely. The doctrines of grace are plainly taught in the Scriptures.