"venially" meaning in English

See venially in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adverb

Forms: more venially [comparative], most venially [superlative]
Etymology: From venial + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|venial|ly}} venial + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} venially (comparative more venially, superlative most venially)
  1. In a venial manner.
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