ELIGIBLY

Etymology

Adverb

eligibly (comparative more eligibly, superlative most eligibly)

In an eligible manner.

Source: Wiktionary


El"i*gi*bly, adv.

Definition: In an eligible manner.

ELIGIBLE

El"i*gi*ble, a. Etym: [F. Ă©ligible, fr. L. eligere. See Elect.]

1. That may be selected; proper or qualified to be chosen; legally qualified to be elected and to hold office.

2. Worthy to be chosen or selected; suitable; desirable; as, an eligible situation for a house. The more eligible of the two evils. Burke.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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