Etymology

anciently

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Today it means: In the manner of very long ago. As the ancients did. Full definition →

Middle English aunciently
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromaunciently
  2. English todayanciently

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

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