(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:33:12

Close"ly, adv.

1.

In a close manner.

2.

Secretly; privately.

[Obs.]

That nought she did but wayle, and often steepe Her dainty couch with tears which closely she did weepe. Spenser.

 

© Webster 1913.

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