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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unthriftines, Onthriftynes, n. [Late ME and e.m.E. on-þriftines (c1430), vnthriftynesse (a1475); Thriftines n.] Foolish or misguided behaviour. — 1513 Doug. iv Prol. 174 (Ruddim.).
Quhy glore ȝe in ȝour awin vnthriftines [C., Sm. onthriftynes]?
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