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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unlust, n. [ME and e.m.E. unnlusst (Orm), unlust (c1230), OE unlust.] Apathy, slothfulness. —c1520-c1535 Nisbet Prol. Rom. 317/12.
For al men ar naturally inclynit vnto ewill, ande haittis the law, we fynde in our selfis vnlust ande dilectationn to do ewill c1520-c1535 Nisbet Prol. Rom. 319/20.
As lange as thair remanys in the hart vnlust, teduisnes, grunging, greif
