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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unctuous, adj. [ME and e.m.E. vnctuous (Trevisa), OF unctueus, L. unctuōsus.] Oily, greasy. —1604 James VI Tobacco 97/39.
Smoke … makes a kitchin also oftentimes in the inward parts of men, soiling and infecting them, with an vnctuous and oily kinde of soote
