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suˈpernally, adv. rare.
[f. prec. + -ly2.]
1. Above; upwards; at the top or highest point.
1597A. M. tr. Guillemeau's Fr. Chirurg. 35/2 They thrust the same alonge the finger supernallye or vpwardes. 1599― tr. Gabelhouer's Bk. Physicke 4/2 Tye it supernally on the crowne of your heade. 1788T. Taylor Proclus I. 159 To survey its whole series, beginning supernally, ending in inferiors.
2. By supernal or heavenly power; celestially.
1630J. Taylor (Water P.) Superbiæ Flagellum Wks. i. 36/1 For it with pride can neuer be infected, But humbly is supernally protected.
3. In trivial use: Supremely, ‘divinely’.
1895Westm. Gaz. 5 Feb. 2/1 Supernally floury potatoes. |