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etymologically, adv.|ˌɛtɪməʊˈlɒdʒɪkəlɪ| [f. prec. + -ly2.] In an etymological manner; according to or as regards etymology; on etymological principles.
1730–6in Bailey (folio), Etymologically, by way of etymology. 1798W. Taylor in Robberds Mem. I. 229, I try..to use no words of which I cannot etymologically defend the application. 1809Syd. Smith Wks. (1859) I. 169/1 Latin and Greek have now mixed themselves etymologically with all the languages of modern Europe. 1860Pusey Min. Proph. 522 The Devil, etymologically, the accuser. 1878Foster Phys. iii. i. 390 Such a use of the word is..etymologically incorrect. 1883Sir J. C. Day in Law Rep. Q. Bench XII. 206 Etymologically considered, a journeyman is one who is employed by the day. |