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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unacceptabill, adj. [e.m.E. vn acceptabylle (Cath. Angl.), vnacceptable (1540); Acceptable adj.] Not acceptable, not to be borne. —1602 Colville Paraenese Ep. 2.
Daylie experience doth tech vs no thing to be more fascheux and vnacceptabill