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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Illiberall, -ale, a. [e.m.E. illiberal (c 1590), F. illibéral. L. illiberālis.] Illiberal; esp. ungenerous, mean. —1533 Boece iii. vii. 100.
Turnyng him to auarice, he grew fast haldand and of ingine illiberale to conques gere be vnhonest wayis 1535 Stewart 21393.
Planctius, quhilk wes ane rycht soft man, … , Illiberall and rycht seindell wes trew c1590 Fowler II. 114/1.
Lat him not feare to be reput a sparer and illiberall
