ad. In the recent past; newly; lately; freshly; not long since.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
ad. Newly; lately; freshly; not long since.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
At a recent time; newly; lately; freshly; not long since: as, advices recently received; a town recently built or repaired; an isle recently discovered.
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ad. in the recent past
Word Usage
"It should be, "_was_ recently at Philadelphia;" because the adverb _recently_ refers to a time completely past, without any allusion to the present time."