A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1533-1549
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Craftiusly, -lie, adv. [ME. craftyously (1400).] Skilfully. —1533 Bell. Livy I. 115/30.
He behauit him self … sa craftelie [v.r. craftiuslie] that [etc.] 1535 Stewart 3147.
In till Athenis … Quhair all science war kennit craftiuslie 1549 Reg. Episc. Aberd. II. 196.
Ane propir vch of gold veil annamalit of our lord of pette craftiusly maid
