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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1533-1570
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Unthankfully, -ie, Wnthankfullie, adv. [Late ME and e.m.E. vnthankefully (a1470), vnthankfully (1577); Thankfully adv.] Ungratefully; ungraciously. — 1533 Boece 517a.
His pepill … vnthankfully attemptit to myxt France and Scotland with Ingland a1538 Abell 33a.
He confirmyt the gift … of Carance anens Westmwrland & Cumbir bot soyn eftir wnthankfullie he lap abak 1560 Rolland Seven Sages 6277.
The sext maister … hailsit him with reuerence and honour. Quha tuik the same verray vnthankfullie 1570 Q. Mary in 6th Rep. Hist. MSS App. 638/1.
Albeit your lait husband had sa vnnaturally and vnthankfully offendit ws … who had promoted him to all honour
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