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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Incivil, a. Also: incivile, -ill. [e.m.E. (1586, barbarous; 1611, unmannerly).] a. Uncivilized, barbarous, rustic. b. Unmannerly, rude. —a. 1549 Compl. 128/13.
My twa brether … reputis me to be rustical and inciuile Ib. 147/15.
Thai var repute for inciuile vilaynis Ib. 150/16.
Ane pure craftis man discendit of inciuil plebiensb. 1613 Conv. Burghs II. 429.
Any incivile behaviour or ryote 1633 Aberd. B. Rec. III. 58.
The incivill forme of behaviour 1663 Glasgow B. Rec. III. 6.
Incivill, bais, … and unchristian cariage
