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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Handwerk, -wark, -work, n. Also: hendwork. [e.m.E. hand-work, ME. handwerk, OE. handweorc.] = Hande-, Handywerk. — c1420 Wynt. iii. 968 (W).
Till the smyth … Within his handwork [E.2 his awin handwerk] wes dede 1570 Conv. Burghs I. 22.
The desolatt craftismen and pure laboraris, quhilkis ar now putt to extreme povertie for falt of laubouris and hand wark 1640 Dumfries Treas. Acc. 9.
To ... smythes for hendwork
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