"unknownly" meaning in English

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Adverb

Etymology: unknown + -ly Etymology templates: {{suf|en|unknown|ly}} unknown + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} unknownly (not comparable)
  1. (dated, rare) Mysteriously, without a known reason or cause. Tags: dated, not-comparable, rare
    Sense id: en-unknownly-en-adv-ooDppcY8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ly Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 40 39 22 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -ly: 42 39 19
  2. (rare) Obscurely, without being known or noticed. Tags: not-comparable, rare
    Sense id: en-unknownly-en-adv-k-otMS71 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ly Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 40 39 22 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -ly: 42 39 19
  3. (uncommon) Alternative form of unknowingly, without knowledge; without intent. Tags: alt-of, alternative, not-comparable, uncommon Alternative form of: unknowingly (extra: without intent), without knowledge (extra: without intent)
    Sense id: en-unknownly-en-adv-vKa3Ari6 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ly Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 40 39 22 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -ly: 42 39 19

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