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Vinony

clandestinely

adverb

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /klænˈdɛs.tɪn.li/

adv

Etymology: Etymology tree English clandestine Middle English -ly English -ly English clandestinely From clandestine + -ly.

  1. In a secret or covert manner.

    “In another moment, Louisa's arms were around her also, welcoming her to Violet Lodge, and pouring on her a thousand thanks, yet asking, with trepidation, "have you brought the dear girls clandestinely?"”

  2. In an illicit way, i.e. not permitted by the law or regulations.