adv. Obs. [a. OFr. apertement openly: see APERT.] Openly, publicly; manifestly.
c. 1320. Cast. Loue, 781. Bi-leeue is apertement Of alle vertues foundement.
a. 1400. Leg. Rood (1871), 182. To hem þow seydust apertment [v.r. a-pertement] ‘Ne wepe ȝe not.’
