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Unhumane, Wnhumane, Onhumain, adj. [17th c. Eng. vnhumane (1605); Humane adj.] Inhumane, cruel, savage. Cf. Inhumane adj. — 1533 Boece 178b.
Satrahell … was als vnhumane towart the commouns 1549 Compl. 119/1.
Ther for ȝe hef committit ane onhumain act in sa far as ȝe vald gar sla me for my guide seruice 1679 Wodrow MSS XXXVII No. 7.
We sall give som small accompt … of ther crewaltie and wnhumane dealing
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