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
If he be in anywise injured or oppressed, he shall have his amends and satisfactions against the party offending.
From Cottage Economy To Which Is Added The Poor Man's Friend by Cobbett, William
But the lady did not confess or in anywise help him.
From The Sentimental Adventures of Jimmy Bulstrode by Vorst, Marie Van
It must not, therefore, be thought that the present volume is in anywise distinguished from the others of the series to which it belongs in the appropriateness of its contents for the dinner party.
From Mr. Punch's After-Dinner Stories by Hammerton, J. A. (John Alexander)
"Perhaps a little too hard," said the young duke, yet smiling contentedly; while all laughed heartily at the rough joke, which did not seem to them at all unusual, or in anywise dangerous.
From The Childhood of King Erik Menved An Historical Romance by Ingemann, Bernhard Severin
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