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purely(dictionary)

purely (iou)



purely adverb & adjective. ME.
[from PURE adjective + -LY2.]
A. adverb.
I. In non-physical senses.
Simply, exclusively, solely. Also (now chiefly US dial.) thoroughly, completely. ME.
b. Really, genuinely. Only in ME.
c. Law. Absolutely, unconditionally. Now rare or obsolete. LME.
Faultlessly; innocently, chastely. arch. LME.
Finely, excellently. slang (now rare or obsolete). L17.
II. In physical senses.
Without admixture of anything else, without adulteration. E16.
b. So as to cleanse. L16-L17.
b. pred. adjective. In good health, well. Chiefly dial. L18.