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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Inoportunely, adv. [e.m.E. (a 1631).] Inconveniently. —1564 Reg. Privy C. I. 287.
Mony inoportunlie, and without forder respect bot thair awin privat lucre, hes abusit hir Hienes linitie