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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unchristianly, adv. Also: unchristeanly, unchristianally, onchrisinlie. [17th c. Eng. unchristianly (1643-5); Unchristian(e adj.] In a manner inappropriate to a Christian. —(a) 1665 Reg. Privy C. 3 Ser. II 69.
[They] most inhumanly and unchristianly fell upon the saids compleaners in their naked bedds 1673 Kingarth Par. Rec. 90.
They had very unchristianly and vilely slanderd and disgracd him in saying [etc.] 1679 Kirkcudbr. Sheriff Ct. Processes No. 282.
The said John Broune who hath not only entised and kepit my servant … but also masterfully unchristeanly and disorderly promeseth to warand the said Jeane Gilespie for sua doeing 1689 Inverness Kirk S. 57.
His wiffe did most unchristianally fall upon him by byting him and scratching him —(b) 1533 Gau 4/10.
Quhay prais to Sanct Christofer and seis his ymage sal notht that day haif aduersite or de onchrisinlie
