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ˈtransiently, adv. (see prec.) [f. prec. + -ly2.] In a transient manner; in passing through; briefly, momentarily; hastily.
1641R. Younge Counterpoyson 398, I have transiently found (in making up the Index) some literall mistakes, points misplaced, &c. 1649J. H. Motion to Parl. Adv. Learn. 25 Some ends which I have transiently..glanced at. 1684Baxter Parish Congreg. 20 They might occasionally Communicate in our Parishes transiently. 1748Richardson Clarissa VI. xlvi. 69, I thought, transiently thought, that the tea..had an odd taste. 1826Scott Woodst. iii, A smile passed transiently over his clouded brow. 1900Speaker 29 Dec. 336/2 Not only transiently, but permanently declining. |