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Webster 1913 Edition


Summarily

Sum′ma-ri-ly

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adv.
In a summary manner.

Webster 1828 Edition


Summarily

SUM'MARILY

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adv.
[from summary.] In a summary manner; briefly; concisely; in a narrow compass or in few words. The Lord's prayer teaches us summarily the things we are to ask for.
1.
In a short way or method.
When the parties proceed summarily, and they choose the ordinary way of proceeding, the cause is made plenary.