anciently adv 1: in ancient times; long ago; "a concern with what may have happened anciently"
Anciently \An"cient*ly\, adv. 1. In ancient times. [1913 Webster] 2. In an ancient manner. [R.] [1913 Webster]
ANCIENTLY, English law. A term for eldership or seniority used in the statute of Ireland, 14 Hen. Vni.