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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

SPECIALLY

adv. 1. Particularly; in a manner beyond what is common, or out of the ordinary course. Every signal deliverance form danger ought to be specially noticed as a divine interposition.
2. For a particular purpose. A meeting of the legislature is specially summoned.
3. Chiefly; specially.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

SPECIALLY

SPECIALLY Spe "cial *ly, adv.

 

1. In a special manner; partcularly; especially. Chaucer.

 

2. For a particular purpose; as, a meeting of the legislature is specially summoned.

 

New American Oxford Dictionary

specially

spe cial ly |ˈspeSHəlē ˈspɛʃəli | adverb for a special purpose: they have been fabricated specially for this boat | [ as submodifier ] : a specially commissioned report. usage: On the differences between specially and especially, see usage at especially .

 

Oxford Dictionary

specially

spe |cial ¦ly |ˈspɛʃəli | adverb for a special purpose: a new coat and hat, bought specially | [ as submodifier ] : a specially commissioned report. usage: On the differences between specially and especially, see usage at especially .

 

Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary

specially

spe cial ly /spéʃ (ə )li /special 副詞 比較なし 1 (ある目的 用途 人などに合わせて )特 (); わざわざ ; 臨時に (!主に 過分 副詞句の前で; especially ) This book is specially designed for kids .この本は特に子供向けに書かれたものです 2 ⦅くだけた話 ⦆並外れて , 格別に (especially )He had a specially good time at the party .彼はパーティで非常に楽しい時を過ごした