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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unsavouriness, n. [ME and e.m.E. vnsauerynesse (Trevisa), vnsauourynesse (1548).] Disagreeableness, unpleasantness. — 1660 Rutherford Lett. (1894) 691.
The paper of union … contains some obtestations to us that insinuate the unsavouriness of irregular courses
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