Emily Dickinson Lexicon

SE-CURE-LY, adv.

1. Without danger; safely; as, to pass a river on ice securely. But safely is generally used.
2. Without fear or apprehension; carelessly; in an unguarded state; in confidence of safety. His daring foe securely him defy'd. – Milton. Devise not evil against thy neighbor, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee. – Prov. iii.