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: 1567-1622
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(Unkindly,) Unkindlie, -kyndlie, Onkyndlie, adv. [ME and e.m.E. vnkyndeli (Cursor M.), vnkyndely (Chaucer), vnkyndly (c1400), on-kyndely (Prompt. Parv.), vnkindly (Shakespeare); Kindly adv.] a. In an unkind, unfeeling or ungrateful manner. b. In such a manner as to ignore or infringe kinship ties or rights. —a. 1567 Gude and Godlie Ballatis 65.
Lat nocht my hart vnkyndlie depart, From the rycht lufe of Thy mercie —b. a1570-86 Maitland in Maitland Folio MS 335/27.
Neirnes of blude he sett at nocht Than … gold and siluer I him schew Than he did rew That he vnkyndlie me misknew 1578 Acts III 113/1.
Thay … maist vnkindlie set the said compleneris [sc. the Forbes's] native rowmes over thair heidis to the said George erll of Huntlie 1622 Reg. Privy C. XIII 764.
My sone haveing maist unkyndlie and unnaturallie schaikin af these respective dewiteis … quhairin … he standis bund unto me —(b) 1578 Black Bk. Taymouth 222.
To … defend the said Duncane in all his kyndlie roumes … aganis all … persons that will onkyndlie disposses him
