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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
Dishono(u)rable, a. [e.m.E. (1534), OF. deshonorable.] Disgraceful, dishonouring. — 1456 Hay I. 275/33.
Than it is sum part dishonourable to him Ib. 287/14.
And the wordis be injurious and dishonourable c1460 Thewis of Gudwomen 64.
Kep tham … fra al deid dishonorable
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