Anciently
[einʃәntli]
Definition
(adv.) in ancient times; long ago; 'a concern with what may have happened anciently'.
Typist: Wanda--From WordNet
Definition
(adv.) In ancient times.
(adv.) In an ancient manner.
Editor: Winthrop
Synonyms and Synonymous
ad. Formerly, of old, in the olden time, In ancient times, in days of yore, long ago, a long while ago, in days long-gone.
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Examples
- The like prohibition seems anciently to have made a part of the policy of most other European nations. Adam Smith. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.
- All such incorporations were anciently called universities, which, indeed, is the proper Latin name for any incorporation whatever. Adam Smith. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.
- The proprietors of land were anciently the legislators of every part of Europe. Adam Smith. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.
- The like policy anciently took place both in France and England. Adam Smith. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.
- Taxes of so much a head upon the bondmen employed in cultivation, seem anciently to have been common all over Europe. Adam Smith. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.
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