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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Onmanlie, a. [e.m.E. unmanly (Cath. Angl.); cf. MDu. onmanlyc, etc.] Unworthy of a man, dishonourable. —1626 Garden Worthies 83 h.
The … inhumane & onmanlie murder of the Scottish regiment
