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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Uncompetent, adj. [e.m.E. vncompetente (1563); Competent adj.] Unsuitable. — 1596 Calderwood V 404.
Ministers givin to unlawfull and uncompetent trades … for filthie gaine, as holding of ostlareis [etc.]
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"Uncompetent adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 8 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/uncompetent>
