adv. Obs. [f. ANTICIPATE a. + -LY2.] By anticipation; beforehand.
a. 1677. Barrow, Pope’s Suprem. (1683), 65 (L.). Our Lord did intend to bestow upon all Pastours, that he did anticipately promise to him [Saint Peter].
a. 1711. Ken, Poet. Wks., 1721, IV. 81. Beneath his Wings secure I rest, And am anticipately blest.
