anciently

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   in ancient times

   The office was anciently attached to the manor.

2. 2
   adv

   In the manner of very long ago. As the ancients did.

   The office was anciently attached to the manor.

3. 3
   adv

   Done long ago.

   The anciently written inscriptions in the pyramids can still be read.

From Middle English aunciently; equivalent to ancient + -ly.

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