\Rare"ly\, adv.
1. In a rare manner or degree; seldom; not often; as, things
   rarely seen.
2. Finely; excellently; with rare skill. See 3d {Rare}, 2.
         The person who played so rarely on the flageolet.
                                               --Sir W.
                                               Scott.
         The rest of the spartments are rarely gilded.
                                               --Evelyn.