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Webster's Dictionary (1865)

Cĭv′il-ly, adv.

adverb
  1. In a manner relating to government, or to the rights or character of a member of the community. Hooker.
  2. In a manner relating to private rights;—opposed to criminally. Ayliffe.
  3. Not naturally, but in law. “Civilly defunct, before naturally dead.” Fuller.
  4. In a courteous or polite manner; with due decorum; politely. Dryden, Prior.
  5. Without gaudy colors or finery; as, chambers furnished civilly. [Obs.] Bacon.