privily
Americanadverb
adverb
Etymology
Origin of privily
First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English; see origin at privy, -ly
Example Sentences
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Soon, then, those who wish to communicate completely privily may be able to do so, whatever the world’s Eves might try throwing at them.
From Economist ● Sep. 19, 2013
Third, that the relatives and next of kin of the Britishmen lost on the L55 were privily notified.
From Time Magazine Archive
Gone are such phrases as "is come," "would fain," such words as "divers" and "privily."
From Time Magazine Archive
Niece Catherine sent word she would be down presently, and then departed privily by a side door for home.
From Time Magazine Archive
"Come, let us go somewhere we can speak more privily."
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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