'illicitly' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'illicitus,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'licitus' meant 'lawful.' 'Transported' comes from Latin 'transportare,' where 'trans-' meant 'across' and 'portare' meant 'to carry.'

'Illicitus' transformed into the Old French word 'illicite,' and eventually became the modern English word 'illicit.' 'Transportare' evolved into the Old French 'transporter,' leading to the modern English 'transport.'

Initially, 'illicit' meant 'not allowed by law,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage. 'Transport' originally meant 'to carry across,' which is consistent with its current meaning.