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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Cunning-,) Cunnyngles, a. [Cunning n.] Ignorant, unskilful. — c1590 J. Stewart 3/13.
The sklents and manks of his cunnyngles clipping [of cloth] Ib. 8/5.
The cunnyngles succes Of this my dyt
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