2. Adverb. (obsolete) Accidentally. ¹
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Definition of Accidently
1. [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Accidently
Literary usage of Accidently
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Considerations on the Trade and Finances of this Kingdom and on the Measures by Thomas Whately (1766)
"... deducting from each the Articles which only accidently occurred, .and allowing
for ... accidently ..."
2. The Founders of Anne Arundel and Howard Counties, Maryland: A Genealogical by Joshua Dorsey Warfield (1905)
"Among the collection is a striking photograph of Mr. Noah Dorsey, who was accidently
killed by a railroad train at Annapolis Junction. LAUREL. ..."
3. Southern History of the War: Official Reports of Battles by Confederate States of America War Dept (1864)
"Frost, on special duty, was also of material assistance, but in carrying out some
instructions, was accidently absent during the engagement. ..."
4. Southern History of the War by Confederate States of America War Dept (1864)
"Frost, on special duty, was also of material assistance, but in carrying out some
instructions, was accidently absent during the engagement. ..."
5. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage by Inc. Merriam-Webster (1994)
"See -IZE 2. accident See MISHAP. accidently, accidentally Shaw 1962 and Watt 1967
disparage the spelling accidently as a misspelling or an illiteracy. ..."
6. Visitation of England and Wales by Joseph Jackson Howard, Frederick Arthur Crisp (1906)
"William Barlow, born 18 December 1792; Midshipman Royal Navy; accidently killed
by a fall from the mast-head of HMS "Caledonia," in his 19th year, ..."
7. Watch Yourself Go by by Alfred Griffith Field (1912)
"It was learned later that the bull had been accidently shot by trespassing hunters
and permanently disabled. When Alfred was put wise to this, ..."
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