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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Indecent, a. [e.m.E. (1587), L. indecens.] Improper. —1570 Buch. Wr. 45.
Scho wes eschamit to attemp ony thing indecent in his presence 1581 Reg. Privy C. III. 400.
Licht wemen, uncumly, and indecent in thair maners
