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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Undecently, -lie, adv. [e.m.E. vndecently (1563); Decentlie adv.] In an indecent or unseemly manner. — 1540 Lynd. Sat. 2385.
[Spiritualitie:] Howbeit ȝe think we go vndecently Wee think wee gang richt wonder pleasantly 1567 Reg. Privy C. I 569.
Causing ministrat the sacramentis irreverentlie and undecentlie
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