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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1499-1500
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Maisterlig, adv. [ME. maistre-, maisterly, -like (14–15th c.).] In the manner of a skilled craftsman, skilfully, expertly. — a1500 Henr. Twa Mys 37 (B).
It wes a semple wane, Off fog and farne full maisterlig [Asl. misterlyk, v.rr. febil(l)ie] was maid
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