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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Impertinat, a. [Irreg. var. of Impertinent a.] a. Unsuitable, improper. b. Offensive, insolent. — c1450-2 Howlat 924.
So pompos, impertinat [B. impertinax], and reprovable 1526 Stirling B. Rec. I. 26.
He faltit to the bailye … be impertinat langagh 15.. Clar. ii. 305.
Think ȝe not this ane thing impertinat That this … renegat Defaice suld … ane lady
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