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Etymology

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From clandestine +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

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  • (US) IPA(key): /klænˈdɛs.tɪn.li/
  • Hyphenation: clan‧des‧tine‧ly

Adverb

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clandestinely (comparative more clandestinely, superlative most clandestinely)

  1. In a secret or covert manner.
    • 1838 (date written), L[etitia] E[lizabeth] L[andon], chapter XVI, in Lady Anne Granard; or, Keeping up Appearances. [], volume I, London: Henry Colburn, [], published 1842, →OCLC, page 211:
      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.
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