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alˈternatively, adv.
[f. prec. + -ly2.]
1. In an alternative manner, in a way that offers a choice between two. Now freq. = as or by way of an alternative.
1590Swinburn Testaments 249 When the testator dooth appoint executors..alternatiuely, or disiunctiuely, as I make A. or B. my executor. 1726Ayliffe Parerg. 75 An appeal alternatively made may be tollerated by the Civil Law as valid. 1877W. Lytteil Landm. i. iv. 34 The name of MacCamalain is used alternatively with Ballantyne. 1884Law Rep. Queen's Bench XIII. 674 The defendants claimed 30,000 l. in respect of their counter-claim, and alternatively 30,000 l. damages. 1912Times (weekly ed.) 4 Oct. 794 Mr. Paul Taylor imposed the full penalty of {pstlg}5, or, alternatively, sentenced the prisoner to one month's imprisonment. 1921Act 11 & 12 Geo. V c. 13 §1 Liable..to a fine not exceeding [25 l.], or alternatively or in addition thereto to be imprisoned..for a term not exceeding three months. 1927Sunday Express 8 May 4 What you do..is to secure a photograph of the hall... Alternatively, you may make an exact drawing of the hall.
†2. Alternately, by turns. Obs.
1581Savile Ende of Nero (1591) 53 Six [tribunes] executing their charge alternativelie, two at one time for two months. 1601Holland Pliny (1634) II. 627 Hieracites changeth colour all whole alternatiuely by turns. 1686Lond. Gaz. mmcxcv/1 The Dyet should meet Alternatively in Poland and Lythuania. 1751Stack in Phil. Trans. XLVII. 87 The muscle..was contracted and relaxed alternatively. 1869Mrs. H. Wood Roland Yorke I. 101 Striking his two forefingers alternatively on the table's edge.
†3. On two sides alternately. Obs. rare.
1725Bradley Fam. Dict., Aristolochy, a Plant..cloathed at certain Distances, or alternatively, with Leaves.
†4. Reciprocally. Obs. rare.
1667Marvell Corr. 78 Wks. 1872–5 II. 222 The impositions which ly alternatively upon the importations of each others commodityes. |