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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1584-1589
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(Unwyly,) Wnwylie, adj. [ME and e.m.E. vnwiliest superl. (Cursor M.), vn wyly (Cath. Angl.), unwily (1594); Wyly adj.] Lacking cunning; guileless. — 1584-9 Maxwall Commonpl. Bk. 18a.
Ane wylie man seis ewill & eschewis it wnwylie men perreisis & ar hurt
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