Etymology

principally

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Today it means: In a primary manner; pertaining to the principal of a matter. Full definition →

Middle English principaly
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromprincipaly
  2. English todayprincipally

From Middle English principaly. By surface analysis, principal + -ly.

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