adv. [see -LY2.]
1. lit. In a collected form or state; collectively.
1668. H. More, Div. Dial., I. i. 60 (R.). The whole Evolution of Times and Ages from everlasting to everlasting is so collectedly and presentifickly represented to God at once.
1742. Richardson, Pamela, III. 102. Sending me what you think I shall like to see, out of those papers you chuse not to show me collectedly.
1830. Blackw. Mag., XXVII. 465. With all good will to our brethren of the Roman Catholic profession, as individuals, we must look with a wary eye upon them collectedly.
2. fig. In a composed or self-possessed manner. Also said of the action of a horse.
1801. Southey, Thalaba, VIII. iv. His lip quiverd with the misery; Howbeit, collectedly, with painful voice, He answerd, God is good! His will be done!
1853. Mrs. Carlyle, Lett., II. 222. She spoke quite collectedly.
1879. Whyte-Melville, Riding Recoll., ii. (ed. 7), 23. The feat ought then to be accomplished calmly and collectedly at a trot.