somewise
Americanadverb
adverb
Etymology
Origin of somewise
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at some, wise 2
Example Sentences
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He had been in somewise impressed by what Urania had told him about Ida.
From The Golden Calf by Braddon, M. E. (Mary Elizabeth)
And I to think that Country did be somewise as the Olden Time renewed; but truly we to look upon early things with new eyes.
From The Night Land by Hodgson, William Hope
And the House of Silence to stand upon that low hill of which you do know; and did not be a very great way off, somewise toward the right.
From The Night Land by Hodgson, William Hope
I set her instant to the ground; and she gave out a little cry as she saw that I did be gone somewise hard and stern with her.
From The Night Land by Hodgson, William Hope
"Save us, merciful Disposer of our lot!" said Nicholas, much moved to sorrow at this strange recital, yet in somewise comforted by the assurance it contained.
From Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 by Roby, John
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