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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Handewerk, -wark, n. [Northern ME. handewerk, -wark, -werrc (Orm.), perh. after ON. handa-verk. See also Handywerk and Handwerk.] Handiwork. — c1420 Wynt. iii. 958 (C).
The smytht withe in was at the last … Withe in his handewerk [R. handy werk] thar dede a1500 Henr. III. 100/115.
The saule is Godis dochtir deir, And eik his handewerk c1475 Wall. ii. 186.
Eternaile God … , Quhi will thow giff thi handewark [1570, handy work] for nocht?
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