Anciently
in times; of old.
Historical Examples
anciently, it had been to Europe what cotton was to the Mexico of the Aztecs.
The Iron Ration George Abel Schreiner
anciently, in the case of a common misfortune, the representative was put to death.
Folkways William Graham Sumner
West Halton—anciently Alfham—where she obtained succour, is close by, and the church of this village still bears her name.
The Rivers of Great Britain: Rivers of the East Coast Various
Stern, however, appears to have been anciently synonymous to rudder.
King Henry the Fifth William Shakespeare
It is most true, that was anciently spoken, A place showeth the man.
Essays Francis Bacon
anciently, we know that recourse was had to both of these systems.
The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 2. (of 7): Assyria George Rawlinson
The device is that anciently called “contrary to expectation,” but apparently borrowed by Goldsmith from some French poem.
History of English Humour, Vol. 2 (of 2) Alfred Guy Kingan L’Estrange
Jebilee seems to have had anciently some convenience for shipping.
Early Travels in Palestine Arculf et al.
Spanish swords were anciently very celebrated, especially those of Toledo, Bilbao, &c.
The Slang Dictionary John Camden Hotten
At the coming out of the house is a descent, where was anciently the scala sancta.
Early Travels in Palestine Arculf et al.
adverb
in ancient times
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