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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1638-1650
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Unwilling, pres. p. [ME and e.m.E. unwylland (Manning), vnwilling (1533); Willing pres. p.] a. Resistant (to something). b. Reluctant (to do something). —a. 1638 Rec. Kirk Scotl. 53.
And so it is lickly they will be found unwilling to the change —b. c1650 Spalding I 221.
As we ar most vnwilling to fall vpone any question whiche may seim to import the leist contradictioun with his Majestie
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