Friend"ly , n. A friendly person; -- usually applied to
natives friendly to foreign settlers or
invaders.
These were speedily routed by the friendlies, who attacked the small force before them in fine style.
E. N. Bennett.
Friend"ly , adv. In
the manner of friends; amicably; like friends. [Obs.]
Shak.
In whom all graces that can perfect beauty
Are friendly met.
Beau. & Fl.
Friend"ly , a. [AS. freéndlīce.]
1.
Having the temper and disposition of a friend; disposed to promote the good of another; kind; favorable.
2. Appropriate to, or implying, friendship; befitting friends; amicable.
In friendly relations with his moderate opponents.
Macaulay. 3. Not hostile; as, a
friendly power or state.
4. Promoting the good of any person; favorable; propitious; serviceable; as, a friendly breeze or gale.
On the first friendly bank he throws him down.
Addison. Syn. -- Amicable; kind; conciliatory; propitious; favorable.
See Amicable.
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