† ˈmenskly, adv. Obs.
[f. mensk n. + -ly2.]
Courteously; reverently; honourably, with dignity.
| a 1225 Ancr. R. 316 Ȝif þu hatest þine sunne, hwui spekes tu menskeliche bi hire? a 1240 Wohunge 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. 1340–70 Alisaunder 173 The Marques of Molosor menskliche hee aught. 1375 Barbour Bruce xix. 86 He broucht him menskly till erding. c 1450 Bk. Curtasye 291 in Babees Bk., Drynk menskely and gyf agayne. |