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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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ILL-SEEN, adj. Possessing a bad reputation, unpopular. Cf. Ill-looked-upon; unwelcome (Sh. 1958).Sc. 1886 Stevenson Kidnapped vi.:
I said it seemed Ebenezer was ill-seen in the country. “Nae doubt,” said the landlord. “He's a wicked auld man.”