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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Unvertuously,) Wnwerteusly, adv. [e.m.E. vnuertuously (1520); Vertuously adv.] In a base or ignoble manner. — a1500 Bernardus 245.
That seruande … That loffys thé in thi face, he is fals, For wyrk thow oder wnwerteusly or vele All is done weile that schrew sweris
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