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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1572-1609
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Ingrat(e)full, -graitfull, a. [e.m.E. ingratefull (1547–64).] Ungrateful. —1572 Satirical Poems xxxix. 48.
For all the graith hir grace send heir, Ingraitfull people gaue hir lytill thanks 1604-9 Grahame Anat. Hum. 14.
Should he haue that ingratfull mind to make a forged fault, rob him of his reward 1604-9 Ib. 41 b.
Ingratfull children