anywise
Americanadverb
adverb
Etymology
Origin of anywise
before 1000; Middle English ani wise, Old English on ǣnige wīsan in any wise. See any, wise 2
Example Sentences
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Nor, did Miss Havisham’s manner towards Estella in anywise change, except that I believed it to have something like fear infused among its former characteristics.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
It was not, we repeat, in anywise a question of Israel's state or Israel's deservings.
From The Assembly of God Miscellaneous Writings of C. H. Mackintosh, volume III by C. (Charles) H. (Henry) Mackintosh
I wish our gratitude may be anywise proportionate to our benefits.
From Familiar Letters of John Adams and His Wife Abigail Adams During the Revolution with a Memoir of Mrs. Adams by Abigail Adams
I try to persuade myself that danger flees from those who court it, for well I know you will ever be in the forefront of battle, when you anywise may.
From The MS. in a Red Box by John Arthur Hamilton
And do not be in anywise troubled about leaving your household, for I pledge you my faith to make so liberal recompense, that it will alway be to the advantage of you and yours.
From The Book of the Duke of True Lovers by Christin? de Pisan
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