A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1420
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(Unfairnes,) Wnfarnes, n. [18th c. Eng. unfairness (1713); Unfair(e adj.] Something (morally) ugly; evil. —c1420 Ratis Raving 1793.
Vertew is ay precious And wys corrumpyt is al-way That nan man eftir of it say Bot scaith and blam and wnfarnes