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† ˈmenskfully, adv. Obs. [f. prec. + -ly2.] Honourably; manfully; with grace or propriety.
c1350Will. Palerne 1143 Ful menskfully to þe messangeres þemperour þan seide, he wold be boun bleþeli þe bold batayle to hold. 13..S. Erkenwolde 50 in Horstm. Altengl. Leg. (1881) 267 Metely made of þe marbre & menskefully planede. a1400Morte Arth. 4076 Sir Ewayne, and sir Errake,..Demenys the medilwarde menskefully thare⁓aftyre. 1483Cath. Angl. 234/2 Menskfully, honeste. |