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† ˈbungerly, a. and adv. Obs.
Also 7 bungarly.
[f. *bunger (? for bungler) + -ly.]
A. adj. Unworkmanlike, bungling, slovenly.
B. adv. Clumsily. Hence ˈbungerliness.
1580Baret Alv. B 1498 Bungerly done, infabre. 1584Stanyhurst Descr. Irel. in Holinshed VI. Ep. Ded., Bungerlie to botch up a rich garment, by clouting it with patches of sundrie colours. 1596Nashe Have with you, &c. 91 The bungerliest vearses..that euer were scande. 1598Florio, Grossolaneria, clownishnes..grosnes, bungerlines. 1615T. Adams Black Dev. 18 The more shallow in Knowledge, the more bungerly in wickednesse. 1618Bolton Florus iii. x. 199 The Enemies Ships..were bungerly made. |