OCCULTLY

Etymology

Adverb

occultly (comparative more occultly, superlative most occultly)

In an occult manner.

Synonyms

• mysteriously

• secretly

Source: Wiktionary


Oc*cult"ly, adv.

Definition: In an occult manner.

OCCULT

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



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