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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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†UNWORTH, n., adj. Also oon worth.

I. n. A very low price, a bargain price. Cf. Wanworth, n.Sc. 1701 Morison Decisions 7429:
It is frequently sought with no other design but to give down the rental, that at the roup it may be sold at an unworth to the prejudice of the posterior creditors.

II. adj. Unworthy, worthless. Obs. in Eng. Cf. Wanworth, adj.Sc. 1786 Corresp. Boswell and Johnston (Walker 1966) 319:
By the advantage taken by an unworth sister who staid with him in Edinr.