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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1549, 1613-1663
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Incivil, a. Also: incivile, -ill. [e.m.E. (1586, barbarous; 1611, unmannerly).] a. Uncivilized, barbarous, rustic. b. Unmannerly, rude. —a. 1549 Complaynte of Scotland 128/13.
My twa brether … reputis me to be rustical and inciuile 1549 Ib. 147/15.
Thai var repute for inciuile vilaynis 1549 Ib. 150/16.
Ane pure craftis man discendit of inciuil plebiensb. 1613 Rec. Convention of Royal Burghs II. 429.
Any incivile behaviour or ryote 1633 Aberd. B. Rec. III. 58.
The incivill forme of behaviour 1663 Glasgow B. Rec. III. 6.
Incivill, bais, … and unchristian cariage
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