the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
ad. In a private manner; not openly; without the presence of others.
ad. In a manner affecting an individual; personally; not officially.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
In a private or secret manner; not openly or publicly.
In a manner affecting an individual; personally: as, he is not privately benefited.
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ad. kept private or confined to those intimately concerned
ad. by a private person or interest
Word Usage
"It was where she had asked for a word privately with him the minute they learned the cause of the illness her son and the others were suffering from."