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collectedly, adv.|kəˈlɛktɪdlɪ| [see -ly2.] 1. lit. In a collected form or state; collectively.
a1687H. More (R.), The whole evolution of times and ages..is collectedly and presentifickly represented to God at once. 1742Richardson Pamela III. 102 Sending me what you think I shall like to see, out of those papers you chuse not to show me collectedly. 1830Blackw. Mag. XXVII. 465 With all good will to our brethren of the Roman Catholic profession, as individuals, we must look with a wary eye upon them collectedly. 2. fig. In a composed or self-possessed manner. Also said of the action of a horse.
1801Southey Thalaba viii. iv, His lip quiver'd..Howbeit, collectedly..He answer'd, ‘God is good! His will be done!’ 1853Mrs. Carlyle Lett. II. 222 She..spoke quite collectedly. 1879G. J. Whyte-Melville Riding Recoll. ii. (ed. 7) 23 The feat ought then to be accomplished calmly and collectedly at a trot. |