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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Uncumlines,) Uncomelines, n. [e.m.E. vncomelynes (1542), vncomlinesse (1589); Cumlines n.] Unseemliness, impropriety. —1598 James VI Basil. Doron 185/1.
Because youre urittis uill remaine as treu pictouris of youre mynde to all posterities, lett thaime be free of all uncomelines & unhonestie
