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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Uncurtasnes,) Uncourtesnes, n. [e.m.E. uncourtesnesse (1530), vncurtesusnes (1597).] Lack of courtesy. —1622-6 Bisset II 235/22.
In respect of there greit gredynes or uncourtesnes
