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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unsociabill, adj. [17th c. Eng. unsociable (1600); Sociable adj. b.] Lawless, unruly. —1587–8 Aberd. Council Lett. I 23.
Gevand evill exampill to utheris to committ the like crymes quhairby oure realme may be brocht in sic unsociabill estait and confusioune as is maist lamentabill to be reheirsit
