clandestinely
Appearance
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From clandestine + -ly.
Pronunciation
[edit]Adverb
[edit]clandestinely (comparative more clandestinely, superlative most clandestinely)
- In a secret or covert manner.
- 1838 (date written), L[etitia] E[lizabeth] L[andon], chapter XVI, in Lady Anne Granard; or, Keeping up Appearances. […], volume I, London: Henry Colburn, […], published 1842, →OCLC, page 211:
- In another moment, Louisa's arms were around her also, welcoming her to Violet Lodge, and pouring on her a thousand thanks, yet asking, with trepidation, "have you brought the dear girls clandestinely?"
- In an illicit way, i.e. not permitted by the law or regulations.
Related terms
[edit]Translations
[edit]in a secret, covert manner
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in an illicit way
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