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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Unchristianlike,) Unchristeanlyke, adj. [17th c. Eng. vnchristian-like (1610); Unchristian(e adj. and Like suffix 2.] Not befitting a Christian. —1657 Rothesay B. Rec. 14.
Ilk ane of them for thair miscariadges and evil example and unchristeanlyke behaviour are fynet in xl s. money
