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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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UNSELL, n. A wicked, worthless person; a troublesome or mischievous person. Also in n.Eng. dial. Cf. Seil, n., Unseely, adj.Dmf. 1825 Jam. s.v. unsele:
Scoury unsell is a contemptuous designation applied to a child, by one who is in a bad humour.
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