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ad. In a ceremonious way.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
In a ceremonious manner; formally; with due forms: as, to treat a person ceremoniously.
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ad. in a ceremonious manner
Word Usage
"The butler met him on the threshold, flanked by the usual array of footmen; and as he saw his portmanteau ceremoniously passed from hand to hand, Amherst once more felt the steel of the springe on his neck."