occultly (comparative more occultly, superlative most occultly)
In an occult manner.
• mysteriously
• secretly
Source: Wiktionary
Oc*cult"ly, adv.
Definition: In an occult manner.
Oc*cult", a. Etym: [L. occultus, p.p. of occulere to cover up, hide; ob (see Ob-) + a root prob.akin to E. hell: cf. F. occulte.]
Definition: Hidden from the eye or the understanding; inviable; secret; concealed; unknown. It is of an occult kind, and is so insensible in its advances as to escape observation. I. Taylor. Occult line (Geom.), a line drawn as a part of the construction of a figure or problem, but not to appear in the finished plan.
– Occult qualities, those qualities whose effects only were observed, but the nature and relations of whose productive agencies were undetermined; -- so called by the schoolmen.
– Occult sciences, those sciences of the Middle Ages which related to the supposed action or influence of occult qualities, or supernatural powers, as alchemy, magic, necromancy, and astrology.
Oc*cult", v. t.
Definition: To eclipse; to hide from sight.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
26 November 2024
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