vbl. sb. Obs. [f. CRAFT v. + -ING1.] Crafty or artful dealing; using crafty devices.

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1526.  Skelton, Magnyf., 707. Craftynge & haftynge contryved is.

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1534.  Whitinton, Tullyes Offices, III. (1540), 142. The lawes taketh away craftyng one way, and phylosophers another way.

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1555.  Bonner, Necess. Doctr., F v. Thys adversarye of mankynde … never ceased questioning and craftynge with the woman.

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