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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Uncunning,) Uncunnyng, -connyng, n. [ME oncunninge (c1290), vnconyng (Manning), uncunnyng (Wyclif); Cunning n.] Lack of knowledge, ignorance. —c1490 Porteous Noblenes 175/14 (A).
Schame, welany and vncunnyng makis ane gentle hart to deforme and change it self a1500 Quare Jel. (1976) 587.
Ay simpill wit furth schewith sympilnese And of vnconnyng cummith aye rudnese
