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Clandestinely

//klænˈdɛs.tɪn.li// adv

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 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. 2
    In an illicit way, i.e. not permitted by the law or regulations.

Etymology

From clandestine + -ly.

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