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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1914
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¶UNWISE, adv. ?Irreg. spelling of Inweys, inwardly.Sh. 1914 Angus Gl. 168:
Lek Skallawa smaa drink — sharp unwise.
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