WORKMANLY

Etymology

Adjective

workmanly (comparative more workmanly, superlative most workmanly)

Befitting a workman; skilful; workmanlike.

Adverb

workmanly (comparative more workmanly, superlative most workmanly)

Befitting a workman; in skilful or workmanlike manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Work"man*ly, a.

Definition: Becoming a skillful workman; skillful; well performed; workmanlike.

Work"man*ly, adv.

Definition: In a skillful manner; in a manner becoming a skillful workman. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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