Excellently

Excellently
Excellently Ex"cel*lent*ly, adv. 1. In an excellent manner; well in a high degree. [1913 Webster]

2. In a high or superior degree; -- in this literal use, not implying worthiness. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

When the whole heart is excellently sorry. --J. Fletcher. [1913 Webster] ||


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