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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Uncouthly, adv. Also: uncouthlie, uncouythly, wnkowthly. [ME and e.m.E. unncuþliȝ (Orm), vncuthli (Cursor M.), vncouthly (Chaucer); Uncouth adj.] a. In a strange and unfamiliar manner; incomprehensibly. b. Unaccountably, unexpectedly; or, as a simple intensifier, ? greatly, extremely. c. In a rough or distasteful manner; alarmingly, fearsomely. —a. c1420 Wynt. i 1485 (C).
Thai spek to-gedyr sa vncouythly [R. wnkowthly] That nane a nothir vnderstude c1409-1436 Kingis Q. § 9.
So vncouthly hir werdes sche [sc. Fortune] deuidith, Namly in ȝouth, that seildin ought prouidith —b. c1675 McCrie Mem. Veitch 392.
Upon this first account he gave us, we were uncouthly moved —c. 1535 Stewart 32103.
Out throw the horne ilkone that tyme tha spak Richt vncouthlie and with sic awfull sound Quhill [etc.]
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