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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Uncivilly, -ie, Uncevilie, adv. [e.m.E. vnciuilly (1577); Civily adv.] In an uncivil manner; rudely, impolitely; coarsely, uncouthly. —1623 Falkirk Par. Rec. I 41.
[Others … covering the coffins] unseemlie and uncevilie with playdis and suche lyk other claithis 1658 S. Ronaldshay 25.
[Others inhibited from] violently or uncivilly [making use of them] a1686 Turner Mem. 42.
Our conversation was interrupted very uncivillie
