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Unpalliable, adj. [17th c. Eng. unpalliable (once, 1673). Cf. Palliably adv.] That cannot be palliated; inexcusable. — 1673 Lauder Notices Affairs I 72.
If they persist in thesse wretched and shameles cheats, and grosse unpalliable leasings, wheirby to amuse the credulity of the populace
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