† ˈmockish, a. Obs.
[f. mock v. + -ish.]
Mocking, derisive; also, mock, sham.
| 1494 Fabyan Chron. vii. 398 In derysyon of the Kynge, they made this mokkysshe ryme folowyng. 1513 More Rich. III, Wks. 67/1 After this mockishe eleccion, than was he Crowned [etc.]. 1631 Weever Anc. Funeral Mon. 457 This mockish rime doggerell. |
b. Of animals: Skittish.
| a 1529 Skelton Col. Cloute 181 Let se who that dare Sho the mockyshe mare. |
Hence † ˈmockishly adv., in a ‘mockish’ manner.
| 1530 Palsgr. 839/2 Mockysshly, par mocquerie. 1532 More Confut. Tindale Wks. 392/1 Els could he neuer finde in his heart to speke so mockyshlye of such a matter. |