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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Ungain,) Ungayne, adj. [Late ME and e.m.E. ungayne (a1400); Gain adj.] Rough, wild. — c1420 Wynt. i 952 (W).
Thare reueris ragis for na rayne, Na muffis for na wedderis vngayne [C. Na mowis noucht withe mycht and mayne]
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