† ˈmenskful, a. Obs.
[f. mensk n. + -ful. Cf. menseful.]
Worshipful, honourable; gracious. Of a building: Stately.
| a 1225 Ancr. R. 358 Iðe menske of þe dome þet heo schulen demen is heihschipe menskeful ouer al understonden, aȝean scheome. a 1300 Cursor M. 9878 A castel,..a worthy sted menskful to hald. a 1310 in Wright Lyric P. 51 Menskful maiden of myht. c 1350 Will. Palerne 508 His maners were so menskful a-mende hem miȝt none. c 1460 Towneley Myst. xxix. 389 Was neuer madyn so menskfull here apon molde As thou art. c 1470 Gol. & Gaw. 408 Maneris full menskfull, with mony deip dike. |
| absol. 13.. Gaw. & Gr. Knt. 555 Syr Boos, & sir Byduer, big men boþe, & mony oþer menskful. |
b. Used as
adv. = menskfully.
| a 1310 in Wright Lyric P. 52 Middel heo hath menskful smal; Hire loveliche chere as cristal. |