suddenly

Founding-era definition · Webster's 1828 American Dictionary

SUD'DENLY, adverb In an unexpected manner; unexpectedly; hastily; without preparation. Therefore his calamity shall come suddenly Proverbs 6:15. 1. Without premeditation.
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