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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1682
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Unequallity, n. [e.m.E. vnequalyte (1541), vnequality (1587); Equalité n.] Variability, inconsistency. — 1682 New Mills Manuf. 19.
In regard of the unequallity of the payments of the severall moities by the members, some haveing paid punctually and not for a long tyme thereafter, thatt therefor all the sumes subscribed for pay interest [etc.]
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