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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Ungratefully,) Ungretfullye, adv. [e.m.E. vngratefullie (1581).] = Ingratefully adv. ungratefully. — c1590 Fowler II 133/2.
[He] complay[n]ed … of Albinis ingratitud, as ane quho, vngretfullye recompensing the great favours receaved off him, did seik be treason to spoyle of his life and state
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