Definify.com

Webster 1913 Edition


Originally

O-rig′i-nal-ly

,
adv.
1.
In the original time, or in an original manner; primarily; from the beginning or origin; not by derivation, or imitation.
God is
originally
holy in himself.
Bp. Pearson.
2.
At first; at the origin; at the time of formation or costruction;
as, a book
originally
written by another hand
.
“Originally a half length [portrait].”
Walpole.

Webster 1828 Edition


Originally

ORIG'INALLY

,
adv.
1.
Primarily; from the beginning or origin.
God is originally holy in himself.
2.
At first; at the origin.
3.
By the first author; as a book originally written by another hand.