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Unsensibill, -ible, adj. [ME and e.m.E. unsensible (Wyclif); Sensibil(l adj. Cf. Insensible adj.] a. Unresponsive to physical stimulus; insensible. b. Devoid of feeling, callous. Also transf. c. Unaware, unappreciative (of something). —a. 1628 Irving Dumbartonsh. II App. 309.
That Margaret Hunter and Janet Donald be yet kepit in ward … and tryit gif they have ony vnsensibill marks 1662 Highland P. III 17.
It was found undernethe her richt shoulder a little whyt unsensible spott —b. c1679 Kirkton Hist. 65.
Many a sober man was tempted to exceed, lest he should be condemned as unnatural, disloyal, and unsensible —transf. 1697 Dundee B. Laws 561.
Therfor all of us with on consent, groning under this heavie and unsensible weight, do herby statutt —c. 1675 Cromartie Corr. I 20.
I am not vnsensible of your favors