(see prec.), adv. [f. prec. + -LY2.] In a transient manner; in passing through; briefly, momentarily; hastily.

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1641.  R. Younge, Counterpoyson, 398. I have transiently found (in making up the Index) some literall mistakes, points misplaced, &c.

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1649.  J. H., Motion to Parl. Adv. Learn., 25. Some ends which I have transiently … glanced at.

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1684.  Baxter, Parish Congreg., 20. They might occasionally Communicate in our Parishes transiently.

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1748.  Richardson, Clarissa, VI. xlvi. 69. I thought, transiently thought, that the tea … had an odd taste.

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1826.  Scott, Woodst., iii. A smile passed transiently over his clouded brow.

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1900.  Speaker, 29 Dec., 336/2. Not only transiently, but permanently declining.

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