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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unsoft, Wn-, Onsoft, adj. (adv.). [ME vnsofte (c1275), vnsoft (Lydgate); Soft adj.] adj. Harsh; rough; severe. adv. Heavily; with harsh or severe effect. —adj. c1475 Wall. x 332.
Quham euir he hyt, thair sawchnyng was wnsoft 15.. Clar. i 728.
Of armit men the meiting was unsoft —(b) 1513 Doug. ii ii 96.
From thar passage the north wynd onsoft [Ruddim. vnsoft] Held thame abak —adv. a1568 Bann. MS 26b/53.
And quhen he list the dominatioun Of warldlie pomp to fallin full vnsoft
