menseful en · ADJ
Etymology
From Middle English menskful, equivalent to mense + -ful.
Meanings
- (Northern-England, Scotland, UK, dialectal) Decorous; mannerly; respectful and worth of respect.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most menseful | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more menseful | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |