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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unabillie, adv. [Late ME and e.m.E. vn-ably (a1400-50).] In an incapable manner. —1657 Cramond Kirk S. I 6 Dec.
Being delaited for drinking the tyme of all the efternoons sermone … and for carying himself unabillie and undiscreetlye at the drink
