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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Ungentilnes, Wngentilnes, n. [ME and e.m.E. ungentilnesse (1387-8), vngentilnes (a1533).] Lack of noble birth. — a1586 Lindsay MS 55a (see Ungentill adj. 2).
Vngentilnes [Loutfut MS wngentilnes]
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