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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Ungainnes,) Wnganenes, n. [18th c. Eng. ungainness (1727).] Roughness, brutality. —a1538 Abell 41b.
[Constantine] wes rewesaire of wirginis and deflowrar of matronis … the Pichtis seand the wnganenes of the King of Scotland … feit … men … to sla the King
