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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Unwillingnes,) Wnwillingness, n. [e.m.E. vnwillingnesse (Shakespeare), unwillingness (c1600); Willingnes n.] Reluctance. — 1654 Fam. Innes 177.
I … pled … att your ladieship may not imepeoutt it to … wnwillingness

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