INCONTINENTLY

Etymology

Adverb

incontinently (comparative more incontinently, superlative most incontinently)

In an incontinent manner; without restraint, or without due restraint.

(archaic) Immediately; at once; forthwith.

Source: Wiktionary


In*con"ti*nent*ly, adv.

1. In an incontinent manner; without restraint, or without due restraint; -- used esp. of the passions or appetites.

2. Immediately; at once; forthwith. [Archaic] Immediately he sent word to Athens that he would incontinently come hither with a host of men. Golding.

INCONTINENT

In*con"ti*nent, a. Etym: [L. incontinens: cf. F. incontinent. See In- not, and Continent.]

1. Not continent; uncontrolled; not restraining the passions or appetites, particularly the sexual appetite; indulging unlawful lust; unchaste; lewd.

2. (Med.)

Definition: Unable to restrain natural evacuations.

In*con"ti*nent, n.

Definition: One who is unchaste. B. Jonson.

In*con"ti*nent, adv. Etym: [Cf. F. incontinent.]

Definition: Incontinently; instantly immediately. [Obs.] He says he will return incontinent. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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