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† ˈmockish, a. Obs.
[f. mock v. + -ish.]
Mocking, derisive; also, mock, sham.
1494Fabyan Chron. vii. 398 In derysyon of the Kynge, they made this mokkysshe ryme folowyng. 1513More Rich. III, Wks. 67/1 After this mockishe eleccion, than was he Crowned [etc.]. 1631Weever Anc. Funeral Mon. 457 This mockish rime doggerell.
b. Of animals: Skittish.
a1529Skelton Col. Cloute 181 Let se who that dare Sho the mockyshe mare.
Hence † ˈmockishly adv., in a ‘mockish’ manner.
1530Palsgr. 839/2 Mockysshly, par mocquerie. 1532More Confut. Tindale Wks. 392/1 Els could he neuer finde in his heart to speke so mockyshlye of such a matter. |