Adverb

(en adverb)

in a proper manner

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(obsolete) individually; in one's own manner

Now herkenyth how I bar me properly . — Chaucer.

Adverb

(en-adv)

In a strict manner.

He adhered strictly to the diet his doctor prescribed.

In a limited manner; only

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This work was strictly voluntary, but any animal who absented himself from it would have his rations reduced by half.

In a narrow or limited sense.

That term refers strictly to smaller birds.