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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Unlefe,) Unleif, Onleif, adj. [Lefe adj.] Unacceptable, disagreeable. —a1450 Fifteen Ois 359.
Mak me that I in grace may leif All that is to my saule vnleif. Gar me forȝet all vgsumnes [etc.] 1513 Doug. xii xiii 48.
Sustenand thus al maner of myscheif, And euery stres, baith lesum and onleif [Ruddim. vnleif; L. digna indigna pati]
