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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Awkwartly,) Auk-, Akwartly, adv. [ME. awkewardly (c 1400), f. Awkwart, adv. and a.] Perversely; backhandedly. —1456 Hay I. 59/12.
Quhen the senatouris saw the fortune gang agaynis thame sa aukwartly 1513 Doug. xii. v. 214.
He … akwartly strake at hys aduersar
