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Webster 1913 Edition


Physically

Phys′ic-al-ly

,
adv.
In a physical manner; according to the laws of nature or physics; by physical force; not morally.
I am not now treating
physically
of light or colors.
Locke.
2.
According to the rules of medicine.
[Obs.]
He that lives
physically
must live miserably.
Cheyne.
2.
Hence, figuratively, one who ministers to moral diseases;
as, a
physician
of the soul
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Physically

PHYS'ICALLY

,
adv.
According to nature; by natural power or the operation of natural laws in the material system of things, as distinguished from moral power or influence. We suppose perpetual motion to by physically impossible.
I am not now treating physically of light or colors.
1.
According to the art or rules of medicine.
He that lives physically, must live miserably.