O*rig"i*nal*ist, n. One who is original. [R.]

O*rig`i*nal"i*ty (?), n. [Cf. F. originalité.] The quality or state of

being original. Macaulay.

O*rig"i*nal*ly (?), adv. 1. In the original time, or in an original

manner; primarily; from the beginning or origin; not by derivation, or

imitation.

God is originally holy in himself.

Bp. Pearson.

2. At first; at the origin; at the time of formation or costruction;

as, a book originally written by another hand. "Originally a half

length [portrait]." Walpole.

O*rig"i*nal*ness (?), n. The quality of being original; originality.

[R.] Johnson.

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