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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1420-1456
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Worschipfully, adv. [ME and e.m.E. wurschypfully, worschipfuly (both Manning), worschipfully (c1400).] In an honourable manner. — c1420 Wynt. vii 2784 (W).
He … wes resauit weill … And tretit worschipfully 1456 Hay I 141/2.
Na that he has done his devoir wele and worschipfully in hir weris
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