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
Hermann has not transgressed in anywise; he has only become a Christian; he simply abhors the transgressions which he used to commit.
From Pine Needles by Warner, Susan
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
Understand, then, once for all, that no form of government, provided it be a government at all, is, as such, either to be condemned or praised, or contested for in anywise but by fools.
From Unto This Last and Other Essays on Political Economy by Ruskin, John
However, I am sure you will give me credit for not in anywise mistrusting you: or imagining that you would take advantage of any power I might give you over me.
From Letters of John Keats to His Family and Friends by Keats, John
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