Obs. rare. [a. MLG. werk (LG. wark): see WORK sb.] Honey-comb.
The quots. refer to Hanseatic traders of 1395–8.
1598. Hakluyt, Voy., I. 167. Fiue pieces of waxe, foure hundred of werke, and halfe a last of osmundes. Ibid. Diuers goods and marchandizes, namely oyle, waxe, and werke, to the value of 300. pounds.
