adv. [see -LY2.]

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  1.  lit. In a collected form or state; collectively.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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  2.  fig. In a composed or self-possessed manner. Also said of the action of a horse.

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1801.  Southey, Thalaba, VIII. iv. His lip quiver’d with the misery; Howbeit, collectedly, with painful voice, He answer’d, ‘God is good! His will be done!’

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1853.  Mrs. Carlyle, Lett., II. 222. She … spoke quite collectedly.

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1879.  Whyte-Melville, Riding Recoll., ii. (ed. 7), 23. The feat ought then to be accomplished calmly and collectedly at a trot.

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