adv. 1. At present; at this time; now. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
The towns and forts you presently have. Sir P. Sidney. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. At once; without delay; forthwith; also, less definitely, soon; shortly; before long; after a little while; by and by. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
And presently the fig tree withered away. Matt. xxi. 19. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. With actual presence; actually . [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
His precious body and blood presently three. Bp. Gardiner. [ 1913 Webster ]