Etymology

forcibly

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Today it means: In a forcible manner, by force, against one's will. Full definition →

Middle English forceably
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromforceably
  2. English todayforcibly

From Middle English forceably, equivalent to forcible + -ly.

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