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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Onnedfull, a. [Nedeful(l a.; ME. (Wyclif) and e.m.E. unnedeful(l.] Unnecessary. —c1460 Alex. (Taym.) 261.
He haitit … oure all thing onnedfull gredines