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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unnobilnes, n. [Late ME and e.m.E. vnnobelnesse (c1400), vnnoblenes (c1520); Nobil(l)nes n.] Ignobleness; wretchedness. — c1520-c1535 Nisbet 1 Cor. xv 42.
And sa the agane-rising of deidmen … it is sawne in vnnobilnes [W. vnnobley, P. vnnoblei] it sal ryse in glorie c1520-c1535 Nisbet 2 Cor. vi 8.
Be glorie and vnnobilnes [W. vnnobley, P. vnnoblei]; be euil fame and gude fame
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