Closely \Close"ly\, adv.

1. In a close manner. [1913 Webster]

2. Secretly; privately. [Obs.]

[1913 Webster]

That nought she did but wayle, and often steepe Her dainty couch with tears which closely she did weepe. --Spenser. [1913 Webster]

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closely ad

verb

1: in a close relation or position in time or space; "the onsets were closely timed"; "houses set closely together"; "was closely involved in monitoring daily progress"
2: in a close manner; "the two phenomena are intimately connected"; "the person most nearly concerned" [syn: intimately, nearly]
3: in an attentive manner; "he remained close on his guard" [syn: close, tight]

Source: WordNet (r) 2.0
 

Closely \Close"ly\, adv.

1. In a close manner.

2. Secretly; privately. [Obs.]

That nought she did but wayle, and often steepe Her dainty couch with tears which closely she did weepe. --Spenser.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)