See Also: devance(dictionary)

firstly (oh) and devance (iou)


firstly (oh)



used to say that the fact or reason that you are going to mention is the first one and will be followed by others
-see also finally finally, lastly lastly
::Firstly, I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to this Success.
see usage note first 2

devance (iou)



devance verb trans. arch. L15.
[Old & mod. French devancer, from devant before, in front.]
Anticipate, forestall, outstrip.
? Became obsolete in 17 but reused in 19.