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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Unhelthfulnes,) Unhealthfulnes, n. [e.m.E. vnhealthfulnesse (1589).] Ill-health. — 1670 Reg. Privy C. 3 Ser. III 254.
The lords … in respect of his present indisposition and unhealthfulnes, doe allow him the liberty to come and goe to Edinburgh
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