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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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(Warkmanly,) Workmanly, adv. [Late ME and e.m.E warkmanly (1467, north.), workemanly (1523).] Skilfully. —1596 Dalr. I 266/31.
The armes of the realme of France, with the armes of the realme of Scotland he coupled togither, cunninly, craftilie, and workmanly