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† ˈmenskly, adv. Obs.
[f. mensk n. + -ly2.]
Courteously; reverently; honourably, with dignity.
a1225Ancr. R. 316 Ȝif þu hatest þine sunne, hwui spekes tu menskeliche bi hire? a1240Wohunge in Cott. Hom. 269 Þat leuer is menskli to ȝiuen þen cwedli to wiðhalde. 13..Gaw. & Gr. Knt. 1312 Þenne he meued to his mete, þat menskly hym keped. 1340–70Alisaunder 173 The Marques of Molosor menskliche hee aught. 1375Barbour Bruce xix. 86 He broucht him menskly till erding. c1450Bk. Curtasye 291 in Babees Bk., Drynk menskely and gyf agayne. |