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At or near the beginning of a particular historical, cultural, or developmental period, or of the history of humankind or the world; long ago…
In a primitive or ancient style; with the purity, simplicity, or crudity of early times; in a basic or rudimentary way.
Originally: in the first place, from the earliest time. Now chiefly: in a primitive or primeval manner; essentially, fundamentally.