Whitney Rancourt answers “Can someone explain the meaning of the...”

Judi asked this question about The Frozen River:

Can someone explain the meaning of the word 'cleverly' as it was used in the midwife's notes several times? She often ended the note with "I left her cleverly and went on . . ."

Whitney Rancourt My quick Google search indicated that this meant "in good health" in the colonial era of American history. Abigail Adams uses this word throughout her…moreMy quick Google search indicated that this meant "in good health" in the colonial era of American history. Abigail Adams uses this word throughout her letters.(less)

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