According to the Webster's New World Dictionary, the primary meaning of the word "privily" (see Alma 14:3) has to do with something being done in a non-public, private, confidential manner. However, an older use of the term connotes something done in a "hidden," secret," or "clandestine" manner. [Websters New World Dictionary of the American Language, College Edition, p. 1160) [Alan C. Miner, Personal Notes]