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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unalowable, adj. [e.m.E. vnallowable (1560).] That has not been, or ought not to be, allowed. —1639 Dunkeld Presb. I 376.
Having considered seriouslie of the noveltie and scandall of thir confused, vntymous and vnalowable meitings
