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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

STERNLY

adv. [See Stern. ] In a stern manner; with an austere or stern countenance; with an air of authority. Sternly he pronouncd the rigid interdiction.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

STERNLY

STERNLY Stern "ly, adv.

 

Defn: In a stern manner.