adv. rare–1. [f. prec. + -AL 1 + -LY2.] In antonomastic manner; by way of antonomasia.

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1646.  Sir T. Browne, Pseud. Ep., 166. Although we single out one, and Antonomastically thereto assigne the name of the Unicorne, yet can we not be secure what creature is meant thereby.

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1656.  in Blount, Glossogr.; and in mod. Dicts.

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