adv. [f. CALM a. + -LY2.] In a calm manner; tranquilly, without agitation.

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1597.  Hooker, Eccl. Pol., V. lxxix. § 14. By quiet speech did thus calmly disclose itself.

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1624.  Capt. Smith, Virginia, V. 178. This threatning gust passed ouer more calmlier then was expected.

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1671.  Milton, P. R., III. 43. To whom our Saviour calmly thus replied.

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1712.  Addison, Spect., No. 295, ¶ 1. When her Passion would let her argue calmly.

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1856.  Froude, Hist. Eng. (1858), I. v. 424. They … settled themselves calmly down to transact … the ordinary business.

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