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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Unsemelily,) Unseemlily, -lielie, adv. [e.m.E. vnsemelily (Cath. Angl.), unseemlily (a1661); Unsem(e)ly adj.] In an unseemly manner. = Unsemandly adv. — 1608 Dundonald Par. Rec. 177.
William Dunbar … accused of … behaveing him self vnseemlielie 1720 Rothesay Par. Rec. 359.
Alexander Gray frequents Janet Spence's company unseemlily
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