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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

PRIMITIVELY

adv. Originally; at first. 1. Primarily; not derivatively.
2. According to the original rule or ancient practice.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

PRIMITIVELY

PRIMITIVELY Prim "i *tive *ly, adv.

 

1. Originally; at first.

 

2. Primarily; not derivatively.

 

3. According to the original rule or ancient practice; in the ancient style. South.